Chapter 15 of 40

Exodus 15

Every verse twice: in the King James Version, and in the World Bible Guide plain reading — what it says, in words anyone can follow.

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Exodus 15, verse by verse

Each verse is given twice: first in the King James Version, then in the World Bible Guide plain reading.

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.

Moses and the Israelites joyfully sang a song to the Lord, expressing, "We will sing praises to the Lord, for He has won a glorious victory: He has cast the horse and its rider into the sea."

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.

God is my power, my joy, my rescue. He is my divine guide, and I will create a home for Him in my heart. He is the God of my ancestors, and I will honor Him.

3

The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.

The LORD is a fierce warrior, His name alone is the LORD.

4

Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

God threw Pharaoh's armies and chariots into the sea; even his top commanders drowned in the Red Sea.

5

The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

The abyss swallowed them whole; they plunged to the depths like a sinking stone.

6

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Your mighty hand, O LORD, radiates with glorious power. You've shattered our enemies with a mere flick of your wrist.

7

And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.

In your immense power, you toppled those who opposed you. Your anger was unleashed, burning them up like dry straw.

8

And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.

With a powerful exhale, you gathered the waters, making the floods stand tall like a mountain, and froze the sea's deepest parts.

9

The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

The adversary declared, "I will chase, I will catch, I will seize their treasures; my desires will be fulfilled through them; I will unsheathe my sword, my hand will bring their downfall."

10

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

With a breath from you, the sea swallowed them whole; they plunged deep into the waters, heavy as lead.

11

Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

Who can compare to you, Lord? Among all divine beings, none match your glory. Your holiness is awe-inspiring, your praises stir fear and respect, and your miracles are beyond comprehension.

12

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

With a wave of your mighty hand, the earth consumed them.

13

Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.

In your loving kindness, you've guided your chosen people, leading them with your strength to your sacred home.

14

The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.

When the people hear this, they will tremble with fear. Anguish will grip the residents of Palestina.

15

Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.

The leaders of Edom will be stunned, the warriors of Moab will tremble in fear, and the people of Canaan will lose all hope.

16

Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.

They will be paralyzed with fear and awe by your mighty power, Lord. They will remain frozen until your chosen ones, whom you've redeemed, safely pass by.

17

Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O LORD, which thy hands have established.

You will guide them and settle them on the peak of your legacy, in the home you've created for yourself, Lord. In your sacred sanctuary, Lord, that your own hands have built.

18

The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.

The LORD will forever rule with unending love and power.

19

For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

Pharaoh's horses and chariots plunged into the sea, only for the waters to crash back upon them by God's command. Meanwhile, the Israelites safely crossed the sea, walking on dry land right through its heart.

20

And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Miriam, the seer and sister of Aaron, passionately grasped a tambourine. Inspired, all the women followed her lead, their tambourines echoing in harmony as they danced with joyous abandon.

21

And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.

Miriam joyfully responded, "Celebrate the Lord, for He has won a glorious victory! He has cast both the horse and its rider into the sea."

22

So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

Moses led the people of Israel away from the Red Sea, guiding them into the barren wilderness of Shur. For three long, parched days they journeyed, their throats dry and their spirits sinking, finding not a single drop of water.

23

And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.

When they reached Marah, they couldn't drink the water because it was too bitter, hence the place was named Marah.

24

And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?

The people grumbled at Moses, asking anxiously, "What will we drink?"

25

And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,

In his desperation, he called out to God. God, in his mercy, revealed a tree to him. When he threw this tree into the bitter waters, they turned sweet. There, God set a rule and tested their faith.

26

And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.

Listen closely and sincerely to God's voice, do what's right by Him, obey His commands, and follow His rules. If you do, you won't suffer the diseases that plagued the Egyptians. Remember, God is your healer.

27

And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.

They arrived at Elim, a place blessed with twelve water wells and seventy palm trees. They set up camp there, by the soothing waters.

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