Exodus 15:1
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Original Language Analysis
אָ֣ז
H227
וּבְנֵ֨י
and the children
H1121
וּבְנֵ֨י
and the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
4 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
5 of 20
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָה֙
unto the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
13 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
14 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
גָּאָ֔ה
for he hath triumphed
H1342
גָּאָ֔ה
for he hath triumphed
Strong's:
H1342
Word #:
15 of 20
to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic
גָּאָ֔ה
for he hath triumphed
H1342
גָּאָ֔ה
for he hath triumphed
Strong's:
H1342
Word #:
16 of 20
to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic
וְרֹֽכְב֖וֹ
and his rider
H7392
וְרֹֽכְב֖וֹ
and his rider
Strong's:
H7392
Word #:
18 of 20
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
Cross References
Revelation 15:3And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.Exodus 15:21And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.Psalms 106:12Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.Psalms 107:8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!Colossians 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.Psalms 107:15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD is greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly he was above them.
Historical Context
This is Scripture's first recorded song and became a model for Hebrew poetry. The Song of Moses appears again in Deuteronomy 32 (different song) and Revelation 15:3 where martyrs sing 'the song of Moses.'
Questions for Reflection
- How quickly does salvation produce worship in your life, or do you delay gratitude?
- What 'horse and rider' (source of enemy power) has God overthrown in your experience?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moses and Israel's immediate response to deliverance is worship—'Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD.' Salvation provokes song. The content 'I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously' celebrates divine victory. The phrase 'triumphed gloriously' translates 'gaoh gaah' (גָּאֹה גָּאָה—exalted He is exalted), using Hebrew intensive form for emphasis. The specific victory: 'the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea' recounts the visible triumph.