KJV ORIGINAL
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Miriam responded to them, 'Sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horse and its rider into the sea.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Miriam is leading the women in celebrating God's powerful victory over the Egyptian army at the Red Sea.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs right after God miraculously parted the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape Egypt, then caused the waters to crash down on Pharaoh's pursuing army. Miriam, Moses' sister and a prophetess, is leading the women of Israel in a victory song and dance. This moment represents the Israelites' first taste of freedom after 400 years of slavery in Egypt.
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