Exodus 15:12

12 “You stretch out your right hand, and the earth swallows your enemies.

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Exodus 15:12 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
12 Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.
English Standard Version (ESV)
12 You stretched out your right hand; the earth swallowed them.
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 You raised your right hand, and the earth swallowed our enemies.
The Message Bible (MSG)
12 You stretched out your right hand and the Earth swallowed them up.
American Standard Version (ASV)
12 Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, The earth swallowed them.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
12 You stretched out your right hand. The earth swallowed them.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
12 You stretched out Your right hand, and the earth swallowed them.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
12 You reached out your right hand. The earth swallowed up the Egyptians.

Exodus 15:12 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 15:12

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand
That is, exerted his power, and gave a display and proof of it; of which the right hand is an emblem: the earth swallowed them;
meaning Pharaoh and his host; for though they were drowned in the sea, that being a part of the terraqueous globe, they may be said to be swallowed in the earth; as Jonah, when in the depth of the sea, the earth and its bars are said to be about him, ( Jonah 2:6 ) and besides, many of Pharaoh's army might be swallowed up in the mud at the bottom of the sea: nor is it improbable that those that were cast upon the banks and sand, whom the Israelites stripped, might be afterwards swallowed up therein.

Exodus 15:12 In-Context

10 But you blew with your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
11 Who among the gods is like you, LORD? Who is like you— majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?
12 “You stretch out your right hand, and the earth swallows your enemies.
13 In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.
14 The nations will hear and tremble; anguish will grip the people of Philistia.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 7:5
  • 2. Numbers 16:32; Numbers 26:10; Deuteronomy 11:6; Psalms 106:17
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