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Exodus 15:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The enemy said, 'I will chase after them, I will catch up to them, I will divide up everything they own among my troops; I will take whatever I want from them; I will pull out my sword and completely destroy them with my own hands.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows the arrogant boasting of Pharaoh's army as they pursued the Israelites, confident they would capture and destroy God's people.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of the Song of Moses in Exodus 15, sung after God delivered the Israelites by parting the Red Sea and drowning Pharaoh's army. The verse quotes the proud, vengeful thoughts of the Egyptian soldiers as they chased the fleeing Israelites, believing they would easily recapture them and take revenge. This song celebrates how God's power completely overthrew their arrogant plans.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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