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For the horses of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and Yahweh brought back the waters of the sea on them; but the children of Israel walked on dry land in the midst of the sea.
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The Reason for the Song
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Calvin) point out that this verse is likely not part of the original song. Instead, it functions as a historical note or a transition back to the narrative. Its purpose is to state the reason for the celebration, grounding the poetic praise in the concrete, historical event of God's miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the horse ... - This verse does not belong to the hymn, but marks the transition from it to the narrative.
19th Century
Anglican
This verse is parenthetical. It forms no part of the “Song of Moses.” Originally, perhaps, when that song was a separate document, it was appended …
Baptist
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,…
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16th Century
Protestant
For the horse of Pharaoh went in. This verse does not seem to be suited to the song, and therefore I am rather of the opinion that Moses r…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea…
This song is the most ancient we know. It is a holy song, in honor of God, to exalt His name and celebrate His praise, and His alone, not in the le…
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