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**Moses** began and ended his wilderness career with a song. Compare [Deuteronomy 32](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/32) , which is "the" song referred to in [Revelation 15:3](../../../kjv/revelation/15/3) .
**The song proper** occupies verses: [Exodus 15:4-17](../../../kjv/exodus/15/4-17) . It is preceded and followed by praise with introduction and conclusion.
**Then sang** . There was no singing in Egypt, only sighing and groaning ([Exodus 2:23](../../../kjv/exodus/2/23) , [Exodus 2:24](../../../kjv/exodus/2/24) ).
**children** = sons.
**this song** . Note the ten Songs of Praise: (1) [Exodus 15:1-19](../../../kjv/exodus/15/1-19) . (2) [Numbers 21:17](../../../kjv/numbers/21/17) , [Numbers 21:18](../../../kjv/numbers/21/18) . (3) [Deuteronomy 32:1-43](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/32/1-43) . (4) [Judges 5:1-3](../../../kjv/judges/5/1-3) . (5) [1 Samuel 2:1-10](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/1-10) . (6) [2 Samuel 22:1-5](../../../kjv/2-samuel/22/1-5) . (7) [Luke 1:46-55](../../../kjv/luke/1/46-55) . (8) [Luke 1:68-79](../../../kjv/luke/1/68-79) . (9) [Luke 2:29-32](../../../kjv/luke/2/29-32) . (10) [Revelation 14:3](../../../kjv/revelation/14/3) . unto the LORD. Jehovah is the sole theme: and should be the theme of our praise. Note the "Thee" and "Thou", and contrast the "We" of [Numbers 13:33](../../../kjv/numbers/13/33) , and the result, *weeping,* in [Exodus 15:14](../../../kjv/exodus/15/14) . It begins with Redemption, and ends with glory. No "praise" short of this. the LORD. Hebrew. *Jehovah.* App-4 .

**THE LORD** = Hebrew JAH, the Eternal, inhabiting eternity. See App-4 . The first occurance of this Title: connects it with Redemption.
**song** . Some codices, with Samaritan Pentateuch and Targum of Onkelos, read "and my song". Figure of speech *Metonymy* (of Adjunct). App-6 . = "He of Whom I sing".
**salvation** . Compare [Psalms 118:14](../../../kjv/psalms/118/14) , [Psalms 118:2](../../../kjv/psalms/118/2) .
**GOD** . Hebrew. *El. See* App-4 .
**God.** Hebrew. *Elohim* . App-4 .

**man** . Hebrew. *'ash.* See App-14 .
**of war** . This is what He is out of Christ; and to those who are not the subjects of His redeeming power.

**right hand** . Figure of speech *Anthropopatheia.* App-6 .

**blast** . Hebrew. *ruach.* See App-9 .
**nostrils** . Figure of speech *Anthropopatheia.* See App-6 .

**I will pursue** . Note the Figure of speech *Asyndeton* ( App-6 ), in [Exodus 15:9](../../../kjv/exodus/15/9) and [Exodus 15:10](../../../kjv/exodus/15/10) . No "ands": to hasten on to the grand climax-" they sank as lead" ([Exodus 15:10](../../../kjv/exodus/15/10) ).
**lust** . Hebrew. *nephesh =* soul. See App-13 .

**wind** . Hebrew. *ruach.* App-9 .ead. First occurance.

**Who is like unto Thee?** This is ever the saints' noblest praise. Emphasised by the Figure of speech *Erotesis.* ( App-6 ). Compare [Deuteronomy 33:26](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/33/26) , [Deuteronomy 33:27](../../../kjv/deuteronomy/33/27) ; [1 Samuel 2:2](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/2) . [1 Samuel 2:1](../../../kjv/1-samuel/2/1) Ch. Exo 17:20 . [Psalms 35:19](../../../kjv/psalms/35/19) ; [Psalms 71:19](../../../kjv/psalms/71/19) ; [Psalms 73:25](../../../kjv/psalms/73/25) ; [Psalms 86:8](../../../kjv/psalms/86/8) ; [Psalms 89:6](../../../kjv/psalms/89/6) , [Psalms 89:8](../../../kjv/psalms/89/8) ; [Psalms 113:5](../../../kjv/psalms/113/5) .
**gods** = mighty ones, as in [Exodus 15:15](../../../kjv/exodus/15/15) . Hebrew. *elin.* See note on [Exodus 22:8](../../../kjv/exodus/22/8) .
**Fearful in praises** : i.e. to be revered in praising Him for His wondrous acts.

**mercy** = loving-kindness, or grace. N. B. Led forth in mercy, redeemed in grace, guided by strength.
**redeemed** . Hebrew. *g'aal.* See notes on [Exodus 6:6](../../../kjv/exodus/6/6) with [Exodus 13:13](../../../kjv/exodus/13/13) . Exodus the book of Redemption. See Title.

**people** = peoples: no Art. (compare [Genesis 49:16](../../../kjv/genesis/49/16) , first occurance.) shall hear. Compare [Joshua 2:9](../../../kjv/joshua/2/9) .

**dukes** = chiefs.

**Till Thy People** , &c. Note Figure of speech *Epizeuxis.* App-6 .

**plant** . The word used by God throughout of settling His People. [Jeremiah 18:9](../../../kjv/jeremiah/18/9) . [Amos 9:15](../../../kjv/amos/9/15) .[Romans 6:5](../../../kjv/romans/6/5) . [1 Corinthians 3:6-10](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/3/6-10) .
**place** = appointed place.
**O LORD** . One of the 134 places where Jehovah was altered, by the Sopherim, to Adonai. App-32 .

**Miriam** . Hebrew form of Mary.
**prophetess** . First occurance.
**a** = the.
**timbrels** = drum. Hebrew. *toph,* rendered "tabret "([Genesis 31:27](../../../kjv/genesis/31/27) . 1Sa 10:5 ; [1 Samuel 18:6](../../../kjv/1-samuel/18/6) . [2 Samuel 6:5](../../../kjv/2-samuel/6/5) .[Isaiah 5:12](../../../kjv/isaiah/5/12) ; [Isaiah 24:8](../../../kjv/isaiah/24/8) ; [Isaiah 30:32](../../../kjv/isaiah/30/32) .[Jeremiah 31:4](../../../kjv/jeremiah/31/4) .[Ezekiel 28:13](../../../kjv/ezekiel/28/13); [Ezekiel 28:13](../../../kjv/ezekiel/28/13) ), "timbre]. "([Exodus 15:20](../../../kjv/exodus/15/20) . [Judges 11:34](../../../kjv/judges/11/34) . [2 Samuel 6:5](../../../kjv/2-samuel/6/5) . [2 Samuel 6:1](../../../kjv/2-samuel/6/1) Ch. [Exodus 13:8](../../../kjv/exodus/13/8) . [Job 21:12](../../../kjv/job/21/12) .[Psalms 81:2](../../../kjv/psalms/81/2) ; [Psalms 149:3](../../../kjv/psalms/149/3) ; [Psalms 150:4](../../../kjv/psalms/150/4) ).
**Note the journeyings** , at the extremes; with the six ascents and descents of Moses, separated by the two principal subjects of the book: the giving of the Law and the making of the Tabernacle.
**In Ch. 24** the fourth ascent is given as consisting of several stages.

**Shur** . Name given from the great wall built to protect Egypt from Asia, with its great *Migdol,* or fortress. See note on [Exodus 14:2](../../../kjv/exodus/14/2) .

**Marah** = Bitter. The Divine principle in the training of God's People. Foreshown in Abraham's furnace and lamp; Marah before Elim; wilderness before Canaan; cross before crown; worse before better ([John 2:10](../../../kjv/john/2/10) ); suffering before glory ([Luke 24:26](../../../kjv/luke/24/26) , [Luke 24:46](../../../kjv/luke/24/46) ; [2 Timothy 2:11](../../../kjv/2-timothy/2/11) , [2 Timothy 2:12](../../../kjv/2-timothy/2/12) ; compare [Romans 8:17](../../../kjv/romans/8/17) , Rom 8:18 ; [2 Corinthians 4:17](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/4/17) , [2 Corinthians 4:18](../../../kjv/2-corinthians/4/18) . [James 1:12](../../../kjv/james/1/12) .[Revelation 2:10](../../../kjv/revelation/2/10) . [1 Peter 1:11](../../../kjv/1-peter/1/11) ; 1Pe 4:13 ; [1 Peter 5:1](../../../kjv/1-peter/5/1) , [1 Peter 5:10](../../../kjv/1-peter/5/10) , [Hebrews 12:11](../../../kjv/hebrews/12/11) .[Psalms 126:6](../../../kjv/psalms/126/6) ; [3 John 1:12](../../../kjv/3-john/1/12); [3 John 1:12](../../../kjv/3-john/1/12) :24 .[Matthew 5:4](../../../kjv/matthew/5/4) .[John 16:20](../../../kjv/john/16/20) , [John 16:22](../../../kjv/john/16/22) ).

**murmured** . The first murmuring after leaving Egypt. Note seven others: [Exodus 16:2](../../../kjv/exodus/16/2) ; [Exodus 17:2](../../../kjv/exodus/17/2) , [Exodus 17:3](../../../kjv/exodus/17/3) ; [Numbers 11:31](../../../kjv/numbers/11/31) , [Numbers 11:34](../../../kjv/numbers/11/34) ; [Numbers 14:2](../../../kjv/numbers/14/2) ; [Numbers 16:41](../../../kjv/numbers/16/41) ; [Numbers 21:5](../../../kjv/numbers/21/5) .[Joshua 9:18](../../../kjv/joshua/9/18) , and compare [1 Corinthians 10:10](../../../kjv/1-corinthians/10/10) .

**tree** . The Cross is the Divine provision for every trial: See Olney Hymns, i. 13. Jehovah showed it.
**He** : i.e. Jehovah.

**And [He, Jehovah] said** . See note on [Exodus 4:3](../../../kjv/exodus/4/3) . diligently hearken. Figure of speech *Polyptoton* ( App-6 ). Hebrew "if an hearkening thou hearken".
**the LORD That healeth thee** . *Jehovah rophe'eka,* one of the Jehovah titles. See App-4 .

**were.** Supply *Ellipsis, "* they found", instead of "were". Compare [Numbers 21:16-18](../../../kjv/numbers/21/16-18) . The scene at Rephidim ([Exodus 17](../../../kjv/exodus/17) ) after the thirty-nine years was be-cause they expected God to provide for them still.
**twelve . . . threescore . . . ten** . See App-10 .

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