Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
Original Language Analysis
עָזִּ֤י
is my strength
H5797
עָזִּ֤י
is my strength
Strong's:
H5797
Word #:
1 of 12
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
וַֽיְהִי
H1961
וַֽיְהִי
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
4 of 12
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לִֽישׁוּעָ֑ה
and he is become my salvation
H3444
לִֽישׁוּעָ֑ה
and he is become my salvation
Strong's:
H3444
Word #:
6 of 12
something saved, i.e., (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity
אֵלִי֙
is my God
H410
אֵלִי֙
is my God
Strong's:
H410
Word #:
8 of 12
strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
וְאַנְוֵ֔הוּ
and I will prepare him an habitation
H5115
וְאַנְוֵ֔הוּ
and I will prepare him an habitation
Strong's:
H5115
Word #:
9 of 12
to rest (as at home); causatively (through the implied idea of beauty), to celebrate (with praises)
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
10 of 12
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
Cross References
Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.Psalms 118:14The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.Psalms 18:46The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.Psalms 59:17Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.Isaiah 25:1O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.Psalms 99:9Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is holy.Psalms 140:7O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.Psalms 34:3O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.Psalms 99:5Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.Psalms 118:28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
Historical Context
This verse's promise to build God a dwelling would be fulfilled in chapters 25-40 with the tabernacle construction. It shows that experiencing salvation leads to desiring God's presence.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing God as both your strength and your song affect your worship?
- What 'habitation' are you preparing in your life for God's dwelling presence?
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Analysis & Commentary
The declaration 'The LORD is my strength and song' makes God both the power for victory and the subject of praise. The phrase 'he is become my salvation' uses 'yeshuah' (יְשׁוּעָה), meaning salvation/deliverance—root of Jesus' name. The personal pronouns shift from 'the LORD' (third person) to 'my God' (first person), showing intimate relationship. The resolve 'I will prepare him an habitation' anticipates the tabernacle. The phrase 'my father's God' connects present experience to patriarchal covenant.