Exodus 15

Exodus 15:1

Moses began and ended his wilderness career with a song. Compare Deuteronomy 32, which is “the” song referred to in Revelation 15:3.

The song proper occupies verses: Exodus 15:4-17. It is preceded and followed by praise with introduction and conclusion.

Then sang. There was no singing in Egypt, only sighing and groaning (Exodus 2:23, Exodus 2:24).

children = sons.

this song. Note the ten Songs of Praise: (1) Exodus 15:1-19. (2) Numbers 21:17, Numbers 21:18. (3) Deuteronomy 32:1-43. (4) Judges 5:1-3. (5) 1 Samuel 2:1-10. (6) 2 Samuel 22:1-5. (7) Luke 1:46-55. (8) Luke 1:68-79. (9) Luke 2:29-32. (10) Revelation 14:3. unto the LORD. Jehovah is the sole theme: and should be the theme of our praise. Note the “Thee” and “Thou”, and contrast the “We” of Numbers 13:33, and the result, weeping, in Exodus 15:14. It begins with Redemption, and ends with glory. No “praise” short of this. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4.

Exodus 15:2

THE LORD = Hebrew JAH, the Eternal, inhabiting eternity. See App-4. The first occurance of this Title: connects it with Redemption.

song. Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch and Targum of Onkelos, read “and my song”. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6. = “He of Whom I sing”.

salvation. Compare Psalms 118:14, Psalms 118:2.

GOD. Hebrew. El. See App-4.

God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.

Exodus 15:3

man. Hebrew. ’ash. See App-14.

of war. This is what He is out of Christ; and to those who are not the subjects of His redeeming power.

Exodus 15:6

right hand. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6.

Exodus 15:8

blast. Hebrew. ruach. See App-9.

nostrils. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. See App-6.

Exodus 15:9

I will pursue. Note the Figure of speech Asyndeton (App-6), in Exodus 15:9 and Exodus 15:10. No “ands”: to hasten on to the grand climax-" they sank as lead" (Exodus 15:10).

lust. Hebrew. nephesh = soul. See App-13.

Exodus 15:10

wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.ead. First occurance.

Exodus 15:11

Who is like unto Thee? This is ever the saints’ noblest praise. Emphasised by the Figure of speech Erotesis. (App-6). Compare Deuteronomy 33:26, Deuteronomy 33:27; 1 Samuel 2:2. 1 Samuel 2:1 Ch. Exodus 17:20. Psalms 35:19; Psalms 71:19; Psalms 73:25; Psalms 86:8; Psalms 89:6, Psalms 89:8; Psalms 113:5.

gods = mighty ones, as in Exodus 15:15. Hebrew. elin. See note on Exodus 22:8.

Fearful in praises: i.e. to be revered in praising Him for His wondrous acts.

Exodus 15:13

mercy = loving-kindness, or grace. N. B. Led forth in mercy, redeemed in grace, guided by strength.

redeemed. Hebrew. g’aal. See notes on Exodus 6:6 with Exodus 13:13. Exodus the book of Redemption. See Title.

Exodus 15:14

people = peoples: no Art. (compare Genesis 49:16, first occurance.) shall hear. Compare Joshua 2:9-1.

Exodus 15:15

dukes = chiefs.

Exodus 15:16

Till Thy People, &c. Note Figure of speech Epizeuxis. App-6.

Exodus 15:17

plant. The word used by God throughout of settling His People. Jeremiah 18:9. Amos 9:15. Romans 6:5. 1 Corinthians 3:6-10.

place = appointed place.

O LORD. One of the 134 places where Jehovah was altered, by the Sopherim, to Adonai. App-32.

Exodus 15:20

Miriam. Hebrew form of Mary.

prophetess. First occurance.

a = the.

timbrels = drum. Hebrew. toph, rendered “tabret “(Genesis 31:27. 1 Samuel 10:5; 1 Samuel 18:6. 2 Samuel 6:5. Isaiah 5:12; Isaiah 24:8; Isaiah 30:32. Jeremiah 31:4. Ezekiel 28:13), “timbre]. “(Exodus 15:20. Judges 11:34. 2 Samuel 6:5. 2 Samuel 6:1 Ch. Exodus 13:8. Job 21:12. Psalms 81:2; Psalms 149:3; Psalms 150:4).

Note the journeyings, at the extremes; with the six ascents and descents of Moses, separated by the two principal subjects of the book: the giving of the Law and the making of the Tabernacle.

In Ch. 24 the fourth ascent is given as consisting of several stages.

Exodus 15:22

Shur. Name given from the great wall built to protect Egypt from Asia, with its great Migdol, or fortress. See note on Exodus 14:2.

Exodus 15:23

Marah = Bitter. The Divine principle in the training of God’s People. Foreshown in Abraham’s furnace and lamp; Marah before Elim; wilderness before Canaan; cross before crown; worse before better (John 2:10); suffering before glory (Luke 24:26, Luke 24:46; 2 Timothy 2:11, 2 Timothy 2:12; compare Romans 8:17, Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:18. James 1:12. Revelation 2:10. 1 Peter 1:11; 1 Peter 4:13; 1 Peter 5:1, 1 Peter 5:10, Hebrews 12:11. Psalms 126:6; Psalms 66:10-13. John 12:24. Matthew 5:4. John 16:20, John 16:22).

Exodus 15:24

murmured. The first murmuring after leaving Egypt. Note seven others: Exodus 16:2; Exodus 17:2, Exodus 17:3; Numbers 11:31, Numbers 11:34; Numbers 14:2; Numbers 16:41; Numbers 21:5. Joshua 9:18, and compare 1 Corinthians 10:10.

Exodus 15:25

tree. The Cross is the Divine provision for every trial: See Olney Hymns, i. 13. Jehovah showed it.

He: i.e. Jehovah.

Exodus 15:26

And [He, Jehovah] said. See note on Exodus 4:3. diligently hearken. Figure of speech Polyptoton (App-6). Hebrew “if an hearkening thou hearken”.

the LORD That healeth thee. Jehovah rophe’eka, one of the Jehovah titles. See App-4.

Exodus 15:27

were. Supply Ellipsis, “they found”, instead of “were”. Compare Numbers 21:16-18. The scene at Rephidim (Exodus 17) after the thirty-nine years was be-cause they expected God to provide for them still.

twelve . . . threescore . . . ten. See App-10.