Exodus 15:2
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The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
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In this chapter, I. Israel looks back upon Egypt with a song of praise for their deliverance. Here is, I. The song itself (v. 1-19). 2. The solemn singing of it (Exo 15:20, Exo 15:21). II. Israel marches forward in the wilderness (Exo 15:22), and there, 1. Their discontent at the waters of Marah (Exo 15:23, Exo 15:24), and the relief granted them (Exo 15:25, Exo 15:26). 2. Their satisfaction in the waters of Elim (Exo 15:27).
Open source ↗15:2 This statement is quoted in two other places, Ps 118:14 and Isa 12:2, which shows its importance. The “God of your father” (Exod 3:6) had become my God. The Israelites now knew God for themselves and not just as a historical memory.
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Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness.
O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You shield my head in the day of battle.
Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His holy mountain, for the LORD our God is holy.
I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.