Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
You blew with your wind, and the sea covered them completely. They sank like heavy lead into the deep waters.
This verse celebrates how God used his power over nature to completely defeat the Egyptian army by drowning them in the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, after God miraculously parted the Red Sea to allow the Israelites to escape from Egyptian slavery, the pursuing Egyptian army followed them into the dry path. When the Israelites had safely crossed, God commanded the waters to return, overwhelming and destroying the Egyptians, and this verse comes from the Song of Moses, a hymn of thanksgiving sung by the people to celebrate God's deliverance. This event underscores God's supreme authority over nature and His faithful protection of His chosen people during their journey from bondage.
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