Exodus 15:10

Authorized King James Version

Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
נָשַׁ֥פְתָּ
Thou didst blow
to breeze, i.e., blow up fresh (as the wind)
#2
בְרֽוּחֲךָ֖
with thy wind
wind; by resemblance breath, i.e., a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the
#3
כִּסָּ֣מוֹ
covered
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
#4
יָ֑ם
the sea
a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif
#5
צָֽלֲלוּ֙
them they sank
properly, to tumble down, i.e., settle by a waving motion
#6
כַּֽעוֹפֶ֔רֶת
as lead
lead (from its dusty color)
#7
בְּמַ֖יִם
waters
water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
#8
אַדִּירִֽים׃
in the mighty
wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Exodus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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