Exodus 15:7

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

By your great majesty you bring down your enemies; you send out your wrath to consume them like stubble.

Berean Standard Bible:

You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble.

American Standard Version:

And in the greatness of thine excellency thou overthrowest them that rise up against thee: Thou sendest forth thy wrath, it consumeth them as stubble.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And in the greatness{H7230} of thine excellency{H1347} thou hast overthrown{H2040} them that rose up against{H6965} thee: thou sentest forth{H7971} thy wrath{H2740}, which consumed{H398} them as stubble{H7179}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 5:24

  • Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, [so] their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 47:14

  • Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: [there shall] not [be] a coal to warm at, [nor] fire to sit before it.

Malachi 4:1

  • ¶ For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

Deuteronomy 33:26

  • ¶ [There is] none like unto the God of Jeshurun, [who] rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

Psalms 148:13

  • Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.

Isaiah 5:16

  • But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Psalms 83:13

  • O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind.

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Commentary for Exodus 15:7

1. **Themes**:
- **Divine Power and Justice**: The verse highlights God's overwhelming power and His role as a deliverer who defeats the enemies of His people.
- **Retribution**: It reflects the theme of divine retribution, where God's wrath is depicted as a consuming force against those who oppose Him and His plans.
- **Salvation and Victory**: The verse is part of a larger song of triumph, emphasizing the salvation of the Israelites and the defeat of the Egyptians.

2. **Historical Context**:
- **The Exodus Event**: Exodus 15:7 is part of the "Song of Moses," a hymn of praise and thanksgiving that Moses and the Israelites sang after God miraculously parted the Red Sea, allowing them to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. This event marked the final act of deliverance for the Israelites from centuries of slavery in Egypt.
- **The Pursuit and Destruction**: As the Israelites crossed on dry land, the Egyptian chariots followed, but God caused the waters to return to their place, drowning the entire Egyptian force.
- **Celebration of Liberation**: The song celebrates this pivotal moment of liberation and the establishment of God's power over the gods of Egypt and the nations of Canaan, setting the stage for the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.

In summary, Exodus 15:7 is a declaration of God's might and righteousness, set within the narrative of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. It serves as a testament to God's protection of His people and His sovereignty over all other powers.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H7230
    There are 149 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹב
    Transliteration: rôb
    Pronunciation: robe
    Description: from רָבַב; abundance (in any respect); abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age).
  2. Strong's Number: H1347
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גָּאוֹן
    Transliteration: gâʼôwn
    Pronunciation: gaw-ohn'
    Description: from גָּאָה; the same as גַּאֲוָהxlit gaʻăvâh corrected to gaʼăvâh; {arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament}; arrogancy, excellency(-lent), majesty, pomp, pride, proud, swelling.
  3. Strong's Number: H2040
    There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: הָרַס
    Transliteration: hâraç
    Pronunciation: haw-ras'
    Description: a primitive root; to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy; beat down, break (down, through), destroy, overthrow, pluck down, pull down, ruin, throw down, [idiom] utterly.
  4. Strong's Number: H6965
    There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קוּם
    Transliteration: qûwm
    Pronunciation: koom
    Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising).
  5. Strong's Number: H7971
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁלַח
    Transliteration: shâlach
    Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out).
  6. Strong's Number: H2740
    There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָרוֹן
    Transliteration: chârôwn
    Pronunciation: khaw-rone'
    Description: or (shortened) חָרֹן; from חָרָה; a burning of anger; sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful).
  7. Strong's Number: H398
    There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָכַל
    Transliteration: ʼâkal
    Pronunciation: aw-kal'
    Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite.
  8. Strong's Number: H7179
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קַשׁ
    Transliteration: qash
    Pronunciation: kash
    Description: from קָשַׁשׁ; straw (as dry); stubble.