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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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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 15:19
18th Century
Theologian
For the horse ... - This verse does not belong to the hymn, but marks the transition from it to the narrative.
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 15:19
19th Century
Bishop
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 …
Charles Spurgeon
On Exodus 15:17–21
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Exodus 15:19
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Exodus 15:19
17th Century
Pastor
For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with
his horsemen into the sea
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 15:1–21
17th Century
Minister
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…