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Miriam answered them, "Sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously: The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea."
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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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19th Century
Anglican
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…
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,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Presbyterian
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…
