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A Responsive Chorus of Praise
Commentators explain that Miriam's song was not a separate performance but a responsive chorus to the main song led by Moses. She led the women in a refrain, answering the men, creating a powerful, participatory worship experience involving music and dance. This call-and-response model highlights the communal nature of praise.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 15:21
19th Century
Bishop
Miriam answered them. — Miriam and her maidens at the close of each portion of the "Song"—i.e., at the end of Exodus 15:5…
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,…
John Gill
On Exodus 15:21
17th Century
Pastor
And Miriam answered them
The men, for the word is masculine; that is, repeated, and sung the same song word for word…
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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…