Exodus 15:8

8 You blew on the sea and the water piled up high; it stood up straight like a wall; the deepest part of the sea became solid.

Exodus 15:8 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 15:8

And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered
together
From the bottom of the sea, and divided and laid on heaps; and this by a strong east wind, called the blast of the nostrils of the Lord, because as easily brought by him as a man's breath or wind is drawn through his nostrils; and thus Christ with the breath of his mouth, and the brightness of his coming, will destroy antichrist, ( 2 Thessalonians 2:8 ) ( Isaiah 11:4 ) the floods stood upright as an heap;
though a fluid body, yet by the power of Christ were raised up and continued upright, firm and consistent; as things dry and solid may be laid and heaped up on one another, and remain firm and stable; and so did the waters of the sea, they stood like a wall, and were as firm as a rock; while the Israelites passed between them, they stood upright, and lift up their hands, as if they blessed them; or blessed God for the deliverance of them, or in admiration of it; see ( Exodus 14:22 ) ( Habakkuk 3:10 ) ,

Exodus 15:8 In-Context

6 "Your right hand, Lord, is awesome in power; it breaks the enemy in pieces.

7 In majestic triumph you overthrow your foes; your anger blazes out and burns them up like straw.

8 You blew on the sea and the water piled up high; it stood up straight like a wall; the deepest part of the sea became solid.

9 The enemy said, "I will pursue them and catch them; I will divide their wealth and take all I want; I will draw my sword and take all they have.'

10 But one breath from you, Lord, and the Egyptians were drowned; they sank like lead in the terrible water.