Exodus 15:7
Exodus 15:7 in Multiple Translations
You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble.
And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
And in the greatness of thine excellency thou overthrowest them that rise up against thee: Thou sendest forth thy wrath, it consumeth them as stubble.
When you are lifted up in power, all those who come against you are crushed: when you send out your wrath, they are burned up like dry grass.
By your majestic power you destroyed those who opposed you. Your anger blazed out and burned them up like stubble.
And in thy great glorie thou hast ouerthrowen them that rose against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as the stubble.
And in the abundance of Thine excellency Thou throwest down Thy withstanders, Thou sendest forth Thy wrath — It consumeth them as stubble.
In the greatness of your excellency, you overthrow those who rise up against you. You send out your wrath. It consumes them as stubble.
And in the greatness of thy excellence thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
And in the multitude of they glory thou hast put down thy adversaries: thou hast sent thy wrath, which hath devoured them like stubble.
You have gloriously defeated your enemies. Because you were angry with them, you have destroyed them like a fire burns up straw [SIM].
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 15:7
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Exodus 15:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְ/רֹ֥ב
גְּאוֹנְ/ךָ֖
תַּהֲרֹ֣ס
קָמֶ֑י/ךָ
תְּשַׁלַּח֙
חֲרֹ֣נְ/ךָ֔
יֹאכְלֵ֖/מוֹ
כַּ/קַּֽשׁ
וּ/בְ/רֹ֥ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Conj | Prep | N-cs
גְּאוֹנְ/ךָ֖
gâʼôwn
H1347
pride
N-ms | Suff
תַּהֲרֹ֣ס
hâraç
H2040
to overthrow
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
קָמֶ֑י/ךָ
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal | Suff
תְּשַׁלַּח֙
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
חֲרֹ֣נְ/ךָ֔
chârôwn
H2740
burning anger
N-ms | Suff
יֹאכְלֵ֖/מוֹ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
כַּ/קַּֽשׁ
qash
H7179
stubble
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 15:7
וּ/בְ/רֹ֥ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Conj | Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
גְּאוֹנְ/ךָ֖
gâʼôwn
H1347
"pride"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means pride or majesty, describing something excellent or arrogant, like nations or God's power, as seen in the KJV translations of Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) exaltation, majesty, pride 1a) majesty, exaltation, excellence 1a1) of nations 1a2) of God 1a3) of the Jordan 1b) pride, arrogance (bad sense)
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling. See also: Exodus 15:7; Jeremiah 13:9; Psalms 47:5.
תַּהֲרֹ֣ס
hâraç
H2040
"to overthrow"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to overthrow or destroy something, like breaking down a wall or throwing something to the ground. It is used to describe God's power and judgment.
Definition: 1) to tear down, break down, overthrow, beat down, break, break through, destroy, pluck down, pull down, throw down, ruined, destroyer, utterly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to throw down, tear down 1a2) to break through 1a3) to break down, break away 1b) (Niphal) to be torn down, be thrown down 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to overthrow, tear down 1c2) destroyer (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: beat down, break (down, through), destroy, overthrow, pluck down, pull down, ruin, throw down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Exodus 15:7; Isaiah 49:17; Psalms 11:3.
קָמֶ֑י/ךָ
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
תְּשַׁלַּח֙
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
חֲרֹ֣נְ/ךָ֔
chârôwn
H2740
"burning anger"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word describes God's burning anger or fierce wrath, often used in the Bible to convey His intense emotions. It is used to describe God's anger towards sin and disobedience, and appears in various translations as sore displeasure or fury. This word emphasizes the seriousness of God's emotions.
Definition: 1) anger, heat, burning (of anger) 1a) always used of God's anger
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful). See also: Exodus 15:7; Psalms 88:17; Psalms 2:5.
יֹאכְלֵ֖/מוֹ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
כַּ/קַּֽשׁ
qash
H7179
"stubble"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to dry straw or stubble, often used to describe something that is worthless or easily destroyed. It appears in prophetic passages, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, to symbolize God's judgment.
Definition: stubble, chaff
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: stubble. See also: Exodus 5:12; Isaiah 40:24; Psalms 83:14.
Study Notes — Exodus 15:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 15:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
- Sermons on Exodus 15:7
Context — The Song at the 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.
8At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. 9The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 5:24 | Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 2 | Isaiah 47:14 | Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. There will be no coals to warm them or fire to sit beside. |
| 3 | Malachi 4:1 | “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 33:26 | “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty. |
| 5 | Psalms 148:13 | Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens. |
| 6 | Isaiah 5:16 | But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. |
| 7 | Isaiah 37:29 | Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 8 | Psalms 83:13 | Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind. |
| 9 | Nahum 1:9–12 | Whatever you plot against the LORD, He will bring to an end. Affliction will not rise up a second time. For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard— like stubble that is fully dry. From you, O Nineveh, comes forth a plotter of evil against the LORD, a counselor of wickedness. This is what the LORD says: “Though they are allied and numerous, yet they will be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no longer. |
| 10 | Isaiah 37:38 | One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place. |
Exodus 15:7 Summary
This verse, Exodus 15:7, tells us that God is all-powerful and can easily defeat His enemies. It says that God's greatness and power are so strong that they can overcome any opposition, and that His wrath can consume those who oppose Him like stubble in a fire. This reminds us of God's promise in Psalm 23:4 that He is with us even in the darkest valleys, and that we can trust in His love and care for us, as described in Jeremiah 31:3. By recognizing God's majesty and power, we can have confidence in His ability to guide and protect us, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to overthrow His adversaries by His great majesty?
This phrase suggests that God's power and majesty are so great that they are able to overcome any opposition, as seen in Exodus 15:7, and is reminiscent of God's declaration in Isaiah 46:10 that His plans will not be thwarted.
How does God's burning wrath consume His enemies like stubble?
This is a metaphorical expression indicating that God's wrath is so intense that it completely destroys His enemies, much like how stubble is easily consumed by fire, as also described in Malachi 4:1.
Is God's wrath only directed towards His enemies, or does it also impact the faithful?
While God's wrath is directed towards those who oppose Him, as seen in Exodus 15:7, His love and mercy are available to those who trust in Him, as promised in Romans 8:1 and Psalm 103:8-10.
How can we apply the concept of God's majesty and wrath in our own lives?
By recognizing God's majesty and power, we can cultivate a deeper reverence and respect for Him, and by remembering His love and mercy, we can trust in His goodness and provision, as encouraged in Psalm 107:1 and Hebrews 12:28-29.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have seen God's majesty and power displayed in my own life, and how can I respond to these experiences with greater reverence and worship?
- How does the concept of God's burning wrath impact my understanding of His love and mercy, and what are the implications of this for my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I trust in God's majesty and power to overcome the challenges and adversaries that I face in my own life, and what scripture verses can I turn to for encouragement and strength?
- What are some practical ways that I can cultivate a deeper sense of awe and reverence for God's majesty, and how can this impact my daily life and relationships?
- How can I balance the concept of God's wrath with the reality of His love and mercy, and what are the implications of this balance for my own faith and practice?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 15:7
And in the greatness of thine excellency,.... Christ has an excellency in him, a greatness of excellency, a superlative one; he has a more excellent name and nature than the angels, being a divine
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 15:7
And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
In the greatness of thine excellency; by thy great and glorious power. As stubble; as easily, and as speedily, and as irrecoverably.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
Exodus 15:7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, [which] consumed them as stubble.Ver. 7. That rose up against thee.] Because against thine. There is a league, offensive and defensive, betwixt God and his people.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
(6-10) The second stanza, or strophe, expands the subject-matter of the first. It begins, like the first, with some general expressions, setting forth the glory and power of Jehovah (Exodus 15:6-7), as shown in the recent catastrophe. From this it proceeds to the catastrophe itself, which it describes in considerable detail, noting (1) the sudden rise of the wind (Exodus 15:8); (2) the gathering together of the waters into separate masses (ibid.); (3) the boastful and vindictive temper of the Egyptians (ibid.); (4) the rise of a second wind (Exodus 15:9); (5) the consequent return of the waters; and (6) the submerging of the host by them. The second stanza is considerably longer than the first, consisting of twelve, whereas the first consists of only seven, lines.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
Verse 7. In the greatness of thine excellency] To this wonderful deliverance the Prophet Isaiah refers, Isaiah 63:11-14: "Then he remembered the days of old, Moses and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? Where is he that put his Holy Spirit within him? That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name? That led them through the deep, as a horse in the wilderness, that they should not stumble? As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the LORD caused him to rest; so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name."
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 15:7
7. in the greatness of thy majesty] cognate with ‘risen up majestically’ in v. 1: cf. Isaiah 2:10; Isaiah 2:19; Isaiah 2:21; Isaiah 24:14, where the same word (gâ’ôn) is rendered majesty in both AV. and RV. The retention of excellency in RV. is unfortunate. It is true, in 1611, when the AV. was made, it still had the etymological force (Lat. excello, to rise up out of) of surpassingness, pre-eminence; but even that is an imperfect rendering of the Heb. here; and now the word suggests little more than a mild type of superiority, just as the cognate ‘excellent’ has been weakened into a term of mild commendation, superior, meritorious. See the note on both ‘excellency’ and ‘excellent’ in the writer’s Joel and Amos (in the Camb. Bible), p. 238 f., or (with a fuller synopsis of their occurrences, including those in the N.T.) in his Daniel, p. 33 f. thou didst break down them that rose up against thee] viz. like a wall or building (Judges 6:25 ‘throw down’; Ezekiel 26:4; Ezekiel 26:12; and frequently): the solid, compact masses of the foe are represented as broken to pieces, and thrown in ruins on the earth. The figure is more forcible than when we speak of an army being ‘overthrown.’ The word is quite different from the one rendered ‘overthrew’ in Exodus 14:27. Thou sentest forth thy wrath, it consumed (or devoured: lit. ate) them as stubble] God’s wrath is pictured as a fire, consuming the foe as quickly as if they were dry stubble (cf. Isaiah 5:24, Obadiah 1:18, Nahum 1:10).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 15:7
6-8. Second strain. Now the poet breaks out into a bold apostrophe to Jehovah.
Sermons on Exodus 15:7
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A Cry Against the Wicked Youth of America by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man, a Hebrew, who is running through the streets proclaiming that there are only 40 days left before everyone will die because of their |
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Christless Pentecost - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for repentance and holiness in the church. He predicts a revival among young people and the downfall of drug abuse, alcoholism, and |
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A Vision of the Latter-Day Glories by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unstoppable growth of the church and the gathering of all nations to worship God. He uses the imagery of a dry riverbed gradually fillin |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 01 - the Path of True Salvation by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Malachi 3:1, which speaks of the coming of John the Baptist as a messenger to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. The speaker emphas |
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(Through the Bible) Malachi by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of giving and receiving in accordance with a divine spiritual law. He compares it to the natural laws that govern our universe, s |