Exodus Chapter 15 · Verse 6
Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
Original Language Analysis
יְמִֽינְךָ֥
Thy right hand
H3225
יְמִֽינְךָ֥
Thy right hand
Strong's:
H3225
Word #:
1 of 8
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
יְהוָ֖ה
O LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
O LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
נֶאְדָּרִ֖י
is become glorious
H142
נֶאְדָּרִ֖י
is become glorious
Strong's:
H142
Word #:
3 of 8
to expand, i.e., be great or (figuratively) magnificent
בַּכֹּ֑חַ
in power
H3581
בַּכֹּ֑חַ
in power
Strong's:
H3581
Word #:
4 of 8
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
יְמִֽינְךָ֥
Thy right hand
H3225
יְמִֽינְךָ֥
Thy right hand
Strong's:
H3225
Word #:
5 of 8
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
יְהוָ֖ה
O LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
O LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 8
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. Art thou not it that hath cut Rahab, and wounded the dragon?Revelation 2:27And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.Psalms 2:9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.Psalms 60:5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.Isaiah 52:10The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.Psalms 44:3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.Psalms 98:1O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.Psalms 74:11Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom.Psalms 17:7Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Historical Context
The 'right hand' imagery appears throughout Scripture as the place of power and honor (Psalm 110:1, Mark 16:19). Christ seated at God's right hand continues this motif.
Questions for Reflection
- How does meditating on God's 'glorious power' in past victories strengthen confidence for present battles?
- What enemy needs to experience God's right hand 'dashing it in pieces' in your current circumstances?
Analysis & Commentary
The focus shifts to God's hand: 'Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power.' The right hand symbolizes strength and action. The repetition 'thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy' uses 'ra'ats' (רָעַץ), meaning shattered or crushed. God's power isn't merely defensive but actively offensive—crushing opposition. This anticipates Psalm 110:1 where Messiah's enemies become His footstool.