Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
Fear and terror will come over them; because of your mighty power they will become as motionless as a stone, until your people cross over, O LORD, until the people you have bought with a price pass through safely.
This verse is saying that God's enemies will be paralyzed with fear by His awesome power, allowing His chosen people to pass through safely.
📚 Historical Context
Exodus 15:16 is part of the Song of Moses, a hymn of praise sung by the Israelites immediately after God parted the Red Sea, enabling them to escape the pursuing Egyptian army that had been oppressing them for centuries. In this context, Moses highlights God's overwhelming power to instill fear in enemies, making them freeze like stones until His people could safely continue their journey to the Promised Land. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern cultural emphasis on divine intervention in warfare and deliverance for God's chosen nation.
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