Parallel Commentaries Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary 15:1-21 This song is the most ancient we know of. It is a holy song, to the honour of God, to exalt his name, and celebrate his praise, and his only, not in the least to magnify any man. Holiness to the Lord is in every part of it. It may be considered as typical, and prophetical of the final destruction of the enemies of the church. Happy the people whose God is the Lord. They have work to do, temptations to grapple with, and afflictions to bear, and are weak in themselves; but his grace is their strength. They are often in sorrow, but in him they have comfort; he is their song. Sin, and death, and hell threaten them, but he is, and will be their salvation. The Lord is a God of almighty power, and woe to those that strive with their Maker! He is a God of matchless perfection; he is glorious in holiness; his holiness is his glory. His holiness appears in the hatred of sin, and his wrath against obstinate sinners. It appears in the deliverance of Israel, and his faithfulness to his own promise. He is fearful in praises; that which is matter of praise to the servants of God, is very dreadful to his enemies. He is doing wonders, things out of the common course of nature; wondrous to those in whose favour they are wrought, who are so unworthy, that they had no reason to expect them. There were wonders of power and wonders of grace; in both, God was to be humbly adored. Pulpit Commentary Verse 3. - a man of war. A strong anthropomorphism, but one that could scarcely be misunderstood - a man of war, meaning commonly a warrior, or one mighty in battle (Psalm 24:8). Gods might had just been proved, in that he alone had discomfited and destroyed the most potent armed force in the whole world. The Lord is his name. Jehovah - the alone-existing One truly describes him, before whom all other existence fades and falls into nothingness. On the full meaning of the name, see the comment on Exodus 3:14. Gills Exposition of the Entire Bible The Lord is a man of war,.... A man, which has respect to the future incarnation of Christ, for as yet he was not really man; though it was purposed, covenanted, agreed to, and prophesied of, that he should, as he after was; not a mere man, as appears by the following clause: a man of war; or a warrior; being engaged in war, and inured to it; having to do with very powerful enemies, Satan and his principalities and powers, the world, and the great men of it, antichrist, and all the antichristian states. A warrior well versed in all the arts of war, and abundantly qualified for it, having consummate wisdom, strength, and courage, and thoroughly furnished and accoutred for it; having on the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the garment of vengeance, and cloak of zeal, and a vesture dipped in blood; and with a sword girt on his thigh, or drawn, or coming out of his mouth; and with a bow and arrows, going forth conquering, and to conquer; for he is a victorious one, who has conquered sin, Satan, and the world, and will subdue all others, and make his people more than conquerors, through him. He is not a common man of war or warrior; he is the Captain of the Lords host, the Leader and Commander of the people, the Generalissimo of the armies in heaven and earth, and is a Prince and King at the head of them: the Lord is his name; or Jehovah, which proves him to be more than a man; and being so, it is no wonder that he is so mighty, powerful, and victorious. Exodus 15:3 Additional Commentaries Context Moses Song of Deliverance …2The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My fathers God, and I will extol Him. 3The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name. 4Pharaohs chariots and his army He has cast into the sea; And the choicest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.… Cross References Revelation 19:11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. Exodus 3:15 God also said to Moses, Say to the Israelites, The LORD, the God of your fathers--the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob--has sent me to you. This is my name forever, the name you shall call me from generation to generation. Exodus 6:2 God also said to Moses, I am the LORD. Exodus 6:3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself fully known to them. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. Psalm 24:8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Psalm 83:18 Let them know that you, whose name is the LORD-- that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. Isaiah 42:13 The LORD will march out like a champion, like a warrior he will stir up his zeal; with a shout he will raise the battle cry and will triumph over his enemies. Jeremiah 33:2 This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it--the LORD is his name: Treasury of Scripture The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name. a man Psalm 24:8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty … Psalm 45:3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O most mighty, with your glory and your majesty. Revelation 19:11-21 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat … name Exodus 3:13,15 And Moses said to God, Behold, when I come to the children of Israel, … Exodus 6:3,6 And I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, by the name of … Psalm 83:18 That men may know that you, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, are the … Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, …
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