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

Thy right hand {H3225}, O LORD {H3068}, is become glorious {H142} in power {H3581}: thy right hand {H3225}, O LORD {H3068}, hath dashed in pieces {H7492} the enemy {H341}.

Your right hand, ADONAI, is sublimely powerful; your right hand, ADONAI, shatters the foe.

Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.

Thy right hand, O Jehovah, is glorious in power, Thy right hand, O Jehovah, dasheth in pieces the enemy.

Commentary

Exodus 15:6 (KJV): "Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy."

Context

This verse is part of the Song of Moses and the children of Israel, sung after their miraculous deliverance from Egyptian bondage. They had just crossed the Red Sea on dry ground, while the pursuing Egyptian army was drowned. This song is a powerful hymn of praise and thanksgiving, specifically recounting God's mighty acts in saving His people and destroying their oppressors. Verse 6 specifically focuses on the instrument of God's power – His "right hand."

Key Themes

  • God's Mighty Power: The verse emphasizes the immense power inherent in God's actions. His "right hand," a biblical symbol of strength and authority, is described as "glorious in power."
  • Divine Victory Over Enemies: It clearly states that God's right hand "hath dashed in pieces the enemy." This refers directly to the destruction of Pharaoh's army in the Red Sea, illustrating God's role as a divine warrior who fights for His people.
  • Salvation Through God's Strength: The deliverance of Israel was not by their own might but solely through the powerful intervention of the LORD. This highlights that salvation, both physical and spiritual, comes from God's strength.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "thy right hand" (יְמִינְךָ, yĕmînḵā) is a common anthropomorphism in the Bible, symbolizing God's strength, power, and authority. It is associated with action, victory, and deliverance. To say it is "glorious in power" underscores its irresistible might. The verb "dashed in pieces" (רָעַץ, rā‘aṣ) is a strong term, meaning to shatter, crush, or break in pieces, vividly portraying the complete destruction of the enemy.

Reflection and Application

Exodus 15:6 serves as a timeless reminder that God's power is supreme and ultimately triumphs over all opposition. For believers today, this verse offers assurance that the same God who delivered Israel is capable of delivering us from the enemies we face – sin, death, and spiritual forces. We can trust in His "glorious right hand" to provide strength in weakness, protection in danger, and ultimate victory over every foe. It calls us to place our faith not in our own abilities or resources, but in the overwhelming power of the LORD, just as the Israelites did after witnessing the destruction of the Egyptian army.

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Cross-References

  • Psalms 118:15 (9 votes)

    The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

  • Psalms 118:16 (9 votes)

    The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

  • Isaiah 51:9 (7 votes)

    ¶ Awake, 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?

  • Psalms 2:9 (6 votes)

    Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

  • Psalms 60:5 (6 votes)

    That thy beloved may be delivered; save [with] thy right hand, and hear me.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:11 (6 votes)

    Thine, O LORD, [is] the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all [that is] in the heaven and in the earth [is thine]; thine [is] the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:12 (6 votes)

    Both riches and honour [come] of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand [is] power and might; and in thine hand [it is] to make great, and to give strength unto all.