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Miriam, a Pioneering Leader
Commentators emphasize that Miriam is called a "prophetess" because she received divine revelation and held a significant leadership role. She is presented as the first in a long line of women in Scripture, like Deborah and Anna, who exercised a spiritual office, demonstrating that God uses women to lead His people in worship and declare His works.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 15:20
18th Century
Theologian
And Miriam the prophetess — The part assigned here to Miriam and the women of Israel is in accordance with both Egyptian and Hebrew custom…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 15:20
19th Century
Bishop
Miriam the prophetess. — In Miriam, we have the first of that long series of religious women presented to us in Holy Scripture who…
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 15:20
16th Century
Theologian
And Miriam the prophetess. Moses here introduces in his song the ἀντιστροφὴ, such as were constantly used by the lyric poets. For God will…
John Gill
On Exodus 15:20
17th Century
Pastor
And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron
The same, it is highly probable, that is called the sister of Moses, …
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…