Exodus 15:5
Exodus 15:5 in Multiple Translations
The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.
The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.
The deeps cover them: They went down into the depths like a stone.
They were covered by the deep waters: like a stone they went down under the waves.
The flooding water covered them. They dropped down into the depths like a stone.
The depths haue couered them, they sanke to the bottome as a stone.
The depths do cover them; They went down into the depths as a stone.
The deeps cover them. They went down into the depths like a stone.
The depths have covered them: they sunk to the bottom as a stone.
The depths have covered them, they are sunk to the bottom like a stone.
The water covered them like a flood; they sank to the bottom like a stone.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 15:5
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Exodus 15:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תְּהֹמֹ֖ת
יְכַסְיֻ֑/מוּ
יָרְד֥וּ
בִ/מְצוֹלֹ֖ת
כְּמוֹ
אָֽבֶן
תְּהֹמֹ֖ת
tᵉhôwm
H8415
abyss
N-cp
יְכַסְיֻ֑/מוּ
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
יָרְד֥וּ
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִ/מְצוֹלֹ֖ת
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
depth
Prep | N-fp
כְּמוֹ
kᵉmôw
H3644
like
Prep
אָֽבֶן
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 15:5
תְּהֹמֹ֖ת
tᵉhôwm
H8415
"abyss"
N-cp
Tehom refers to the deep waters of the ocean or sea, including the subterranean water supply. It can also describe the primeval ocean or the abyss.
Definition: 1) deep, depths, deep places, abyss, the deep, sea 1a) deep (of subterranean waters) 1b) deep, sea, abysses (of sea) 1c) primeval ocean, deep 1d) deep, depth (of river) 1e) abyss, the grave
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: deep (place), depth. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 78:15; Psalms 33:7.
יְכַסְיֻ֑/מוּ
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
יָרְד֥וּ
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
בִ/מְצוֹלֹ֖ת
mᵉtsôwlâh
H4688
"depth"
Prep | N-fp
This word refers to a deep place, like the bottom of a sea or a low area. It's used to describe the depth of water or a deep location in the Bible. The deep sea is a mysterious place.
Definition: depth, the deep, the deep sea
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: bottom, deep, depth. See also: Exodus 15:5; Psalms 69:16; Psalms 68:23.
כְּמוֹ
kᵉmôw
H3644
"like"
Prep
This word means like or as, used to compare things. It appears in the Bible to describe similarities or to make comparisons, such as in the book of Psalms.
Definition: adv 1) like, as, the like of which conj 2) when, according as, as it were
Usage: Occurs in 126 OT verses. KJV: according to, (such) as (it were, well as), in comparison of, like (as, to, unto), thus, when, worth. See also: Genesis 19:15; Job 40:17; Psalms 29:6.
אָֽבֶן
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
Study Notes — Exodus 15:5
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- Context
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- Exodus 15:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
- Sermons on Exodus 15:5
Context — The Song at the Sea
3The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.
4Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.
5The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone.
6Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. 7You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Nehemiah 9:11 | You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:10 | But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters. |
| 3 | Exodus 14:28 | The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 51:63–64 | When you finish reading this scroll, tie a stone to it and cast it into the Euphrates. Then you are to say, ‘In the same way Babylon will sink and never rise again, because of the disaster I will bring upon her. And her people will grow weary.’” Here end the words of Jeremiah. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 27:34 | Now you are shattered by the seas in the depths of the waters; your merchandise and the people among you have gone down with you. |
| 6 | Jonah 2:2 | saying: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice. |
| 7 | Micah 7:19 | He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. |
| 8 | Revelation 18:21 | Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again. |
| 9 | Matthew 18:6 | But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. |
Exodus 15:5 Summary
Exodus 15:5 is saying that the Egyptian army was completely overwhelmed and destroyed by the power of God, just like a stone sinks to the bottom of the water. This verse is reminding us of the power and majesty of God, who is able to deliver His people and judge those who oppose Him, as seen in other verses like Romans 11:22. It's a call to trust in God's power and provision in our own lives, just like the Israelites did when they escaped from the Egyptians (Exodus 14:13-31). By looking to God's power and majesty, we can have confidence and hope in His ability to deliver us from any challenge or difficulty we may face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the depths to cover the Egyptians in Exodus 15:5?
This verse is describing the outcome of the parting of the Red Sea, where the Egyptian army was drowned, and their bodies were covered by the water, much like Psalm 107:23-27 describes the power of God over the seas.
Is Exodus 15:5 a prophecy or a historical account?
Exodus 15:5 is a historical account of the events that occurred when the Israelites were escaping from the Egyptians, as described in Exodus 14:13-31, and is also a song of praise and worship to God for His deliverance.
How does Exodus 15:5 relate to the rest of the song in Exodus 15?
Exodus 15:5 is part of a larger song of praise and worship, where the Israelites are giving thanks to God for His deliverance, as seen in Exodus 15:1-21, and is specifically highlighting God's power and might in destroying the Egyptian army.
What can we learn from the image of the Egyptians sinking like a stone in Exodus 15:5?
The image of the Egyptians sinking like a stone in Exodus 15:5 teaches us about the power and judgment of God, as seen in other verses like Psalm 92:5, and reminds us of the importance of trusting in God's power and provision in our own lives.
Reflection Questions
- How does the picture of the Egyptians being covered by the depths speak to the power and majesty of God in my own life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power and provision, just like the Israelites did in Exodus 14-15?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' song of praise in Exodus 15 to inform my own practice of worship and thanksgiving to God?
- What are some ways that I can apply the lesson of God's judgment on the Egyptians to my own heart and life, and what changes do I need to make to align myself with God's will?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:5
The depths have covered them,.... The depths of the sea covered Pharaoh and his host, so as to be seen no more; and in like manner will mystical Babylon, or antichrist, be destroyed, and be no more
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:5
The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone. They sank into the bottom , [ bimtsowlowt (H4688)] - in the abysses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
Exodus 15:5 The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.Ver. 5. As a stone.] So shall Rome. The Jews, saith Montanus, took those things they abominated as filthy and unclean, and threw them into the sea. Ex lib. Misna. cap. de Phase.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
(5) The depths have covered them.—Rather, covered them. The first stanza, or strophe, here terminates—the first historical review is completed. In it attention is concentrated on the one great fact of the deliverance by the destruction of the Egyptians in the Red Sea. At the close it is probable that Miriam, with her chorus of women, took up the refrain of Exo 15:1, and slightly modifying it, sang, as recorded in Exodus 15:21, “Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath glorified himself gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.”
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:5
5. The deeps] chiefly a poet. word: Psalms 77:16; Psalms 106:9, Isaiah 63:13 (all with reference to the passage of Red Sea); and elsewhere. did cover them] The tense used represents the action vividly as it was taking place, something in the manner of the Greek imperfect. Song of Solomon vv6, 7. It cannot be reproduced idiomatically in English. ‘Cover’ is probably meant by the Revisers to be a historical present: but even this is inadequate; and the word is very liable to be misunderstood as an actual present (‘cover them now’). the depths] Micah 7:19, Psalms 68:22; Psalms 107:24, Nehemiah 9:11 (an allusion to the present passage), al. Properly, perhaps, the gurgling-places (cf. on v. 10). Quite a different word from ‘deeps,’ vv. 5, 8.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:5
2-5. First strain. JAH — A poetic abbreviation of JAHVEH, restricted in use to the higher kinds of poetry, and found often in compound names, as Yirm’jah, (Jeremiah;) also in certain formulas, as
Sermons on Exodus 15:5
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Deliverance in the Stormy Winds by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman reflects on the story of the Lord bringing an east wind to bring locusts upon Egypt, and how the stormy winds were used by God to deliver Israel from the cruel Ph |
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(Exodus) Exodus 10:21-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the darkness that fell upon the land of Egypt during the time of Moses. He highlights the miraculous nature of this darkness and how it affect |
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A Guiding Voice in the Storm by Carter Conlon | The sermon titled 'A Guiding Voice in the Storm' based on Acts chapter 27 emphasizes the importance of seeking God's direction and being a guiding voice in the midst of societal st |
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A Challenge to All Who Call on the Name of the Lord - Part 2 by Hamp Sirmans | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vulnerability that comes with change in our lives. They use examples such as the transformation of a butterfly and the changing seasons to |
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Studies in Jonah 01 a Worshipping Prophet by James R. Cochrane | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and highlights the concept of being alive yet spiritually dead. He explains that the Hebrews used the words "life" and "d |
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Jonah - the Training of a Disciple - Part 2 by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in the preaching of the word of God. He references various biblical passages, such as John the Baptist preachin |
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Ministry From Jonah 01 by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah from the Old Testament. Jonah, a prophet, is given a message by God to deliver to the people of Nineveh, but instead, he |