← Back to Search

Exodus 15:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

By the power of your breath, the waters piled up together. The rushing floods stood straight up like a wall, and the deep waters became solid in the middle of the sea.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God miraculously parted the Red Sea by his powerful breath, making the waters stand up like walls so the Israelites could cross on dry ground.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the Song of Moses, sung by the Israelites after God delivered them from Egyptian slavery by parting the Red Sea. The Israelites had just witnessed Pharaoh's army being destroyed in the same waters that had opened up to let them escape. This poetic description captures their amazement at God's supernatural power over nature.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save