Who caused his glorious arm to be at Moses’ right hand? Who divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
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Who caused his glorious arm to be at Moses’ right hand? Who divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
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That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
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That caused His glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses? That divided the water before them, to make Himself an everlasting name?
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Passages linked to Isaiah 63:12 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Exodus 15:16 Terror and dread falls on them. By the greatness of your arm they are as still as a stone, until your people pass over, Yahweh, until the people you have purchased pass over.
- Joshua 3:16 the waters which came down from above stood, and rose up in one heap a great way off, at Adam, the city that is beside Zarethan; and those that went down toward the sea of the Arabah, even the Salt Sea, were wholly cut off. Then the people passed over near Jericho.
- Psalms 78:13 He split the sea, and caused them to pass through. He made the waters stand as a heap.
- Exodus 14:16-17 Lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. Then the children of Israel shall go into the middle of the sea on dry ground. Behold, I myself will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they will go in after them. I will get myself honor over Pharaoh, and over all his armies, over his chariots, and over his horsemen.
- Exodus 14:21-22 Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and Yahweh caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided. The children of Israel went into the middle of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, and on their left.
- Nehemiah 9:11 You divided the sea before them, so that they went through the middle of the sea on the dry land; and you cast their pursuers into the depths, as a stone into the mighty waters.
- Psalms 80:1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock, you who sit above the cherubim, shine out.
- Psalms 114:5-7 What was it, you sea, that you fled? You Jordan, that you turned back? You mountains, that you skipped like rams; you little hills, like lambs? Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,
- Isaiah 55:13 Instead of the thorn the cypress tree will come up; and instead of the brier the myrtle tree will come up. It will make a name for Yahweh, for an everlasting sign that will not be cut off.”
- Exodus 15:6 Your right hand, Yahweh, is glorious in power. Your right hand, Yahweh, dashes the enemy in pieces.
- Exodus 15:13 “You, in your loving kindness, have led the people that you have redeemed. You have guided them in your strength to your holy habitation.
- Psalms 136:13-16 to him who divided the Red Sea apart; for his loving kindness endures forever; and made Israel to pass through the middle of it; for his loving kindness endures forever; but overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea; for his loving kindness endures forever: to him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever:
- Isaiah 11:15 Yahweh will utterly destroy the tongue of the Egyptian sea; and with his scorching wind he will wave his hand over the River, and will split it into seven streams, and cause men to march over in sandals.
- Romans 9:17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, “For this very purpose I caused you to be raised up, that I might show in you my power, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain Isa 63:12 That led [them] by the right hand…
Isa 63:12 That led [them] by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?
Ver. 12. That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm.] Or, That made his gallant arm to go at Moses’ right hand.
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Dividing the water before them.] So that pseudo Moses - the devil likely - made many overly credulous Jews of Crete believe that he would do for them whom he beguiled into the midst of the sea, to their destruction, 434 AD. {a} Some are of the opinion that this affectionate prayer was purposely penned by the prophet, for the use of those poor Jews, who, after the coming of Christ, and manifestation of the gospel, should see themselves to be rejected by God and his Church, and should now beg to be owned again; Cui sane instituto omnia, magis quam dici queat, conveniunt, saith Hyperius; the ensuing petitions suit very much.
{a} Funccius.
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain The right land, viz. the strength and power that…
The right land, viz. the strength and power that God gave to Moses, expressed by the right hand, that being usually esteemed the stronger, Psa 16:8; 20:6. Or, the rod in his right hand; by which understand also all the wonders that he did for them in Egypt.
With his glorious arm; or that arm wherewith God gained to himself so much glory, being always present at the assistance of Moses, Deu 4:34; or Moses’s right hand, led by God’s glorious arm, as parents lead their children, that God may have all the glory in the using of his instruments.
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Dividing the water; the Red Sea, Exo 14:21, and also Jordan, Jos 3:15,16. To make himself an everlasting name; with reference both to his power and providence, as respecting either his aim and end in doing what he did, or the effect of it when it was done, it got him renown.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain That led them by the right hand of Moses…
That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm,.... That is, through the Red sea, as the next clause shows: this was done by the right hand of Moses, and the rod in it, to which Kimchi thinks respect is had; who, by divine order, lifted up his rod, and stretched out his hand over the sea, and divided it, and so led the people through it: but, lest this should be attributed to Moses and his rod, the glorious arm of the Lord is made mention of, which held and guided the right hand of Moses, and from whence came all that power that was exerted on this occasion. Aben Ezra interprets this of the Angel of the Lord, that went before them: it seems to design the arm of omnipotence, which was gloriously displayed, Exo 15:6,
dividing the water before them; the waters of the sea, so that they rose up as a wall on each side them, through which they passed as on dry land: to make himself an everlasting name? or to get himself everlasting honour and glory, as he did on Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen, Exo 14:17 and which wonderful action of his has been and ever will be spoken of to the glory of his name, which was the end he had in view.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain That led them by the right hand of Moses…
That led them by the right hand of Moses - (See the notes at Isa 41:10-13; Isa 45:1).
Dividing the water before them - Exo 14:21.
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To make himself an everlasting name - He designed to perform a work which, it would be seen, could not be performed by any false god or by any human arm, and to do it in such circumstances, and in such a manner, that it might be seen everywhere that this was the true God (compare the notes at Isa 45:6). The deliverance from Egypt was attended with such amazing miracles, and with such a sudden destruction of his foes, that none but the true God could have performed it. Egypt was at that time the center of all the science, civilization, and art known among mankind; and what occurred there would be known to other lands. God, therefore, in this signal manner, designed to make a public demonstration of his existence and power that shall be known in all lands, and that should never be forgotten.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain The right hand of Moses was but the instrument;…
The right hand of Moses was but the instrument; the arm of God was the real mover (Exo 15:6; Exo 14:21).
dividing the water-- (Neh 9:11; Psa 78:13).
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 12. Render with R.V. That caused his glorious arm…
12. Render with R.V. That caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses &c.; accompanying him with its wonder-working power symbolized by the “rod of God” (Exo_17:9). The reference in the latter part of the verse is not, as some have thought, to the bringing forth of water from the rock (ch. Isa_48:21; Exo_17:1-7) but to the passage of the Red Sea.
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (12) With his glorious arm.—Literally, with the arm of…
(12) With his glorious arm.—Literally, with the arm of His glory, or majesty. This, the arm of the Unseen Guide, is thought of as accompanying the leader of Israel, ready to grasp his hand and support him in time of need.
Dividing the water.—The words may include the passage of the Jordan, but refer primarily to that of the Red Sea. (Comp. Psa_77:16; Psa_106:9.)
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The Pulpit Commentary 1880 · Public Domain That led them by the right hand of Moses…
That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm; rather, that caused his glorious arm to attend at Moses" right hand ready (as Dr. Weir says) to grasp him if he should stumble. Dividing the water before them; literally, cleaving the waters before their face. (comp. Exo_14:21) To make himself an everlasting name. (see Exo_15:11-16) It was one of the main purposes of the entire series of miracles wrought in Egypt, "that God"s Name might be declared throughout all the earth". (Exo_9:16)
Vers. 12-14. The Spirit of God in Moses.
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"Where is he that put his Holy Spirit in the midst of them?" The shepherds of the flock are Moses, Aaron, and Miriam; but the chief reference must be to Moses. "God gave Moses his Holy. Spirit, and with him the gift of performing miracles, and leading and teaching the people." The images of these verses may be thus explained. "One might suppose that Israel would have trodden with trembling, uncertain steps, the strange way over the bottom of the sea on which human foot was never set. But it was not so. Rapidly and surely, as the desert horse goes over the flat smooth desert without tottering, so did they march over that strange, perilous road. The image of the cattle descending into the valley is very appropriate for marking the arrival of the Israelites in the promised land after journeying in the desert. The prophet thinks of the herds of nomads that must cross a mountain range or plateau in order to reach regions rich in pasture." The point to which attention may be profitably directed is, that we usually fix our thoughts on the outward revelations given to Moses, and the actual material things which he was required and strengthened to do. And yet there is a secret mystery in Moses which is full of suggestion for us, and makes him a model for us of the Divine dealings with us also. God was in Moses, dwelling in him by his Spirit, the impulse and inspiration of all good, true, wise, and loving things. We may, therefore, illustrate from Moses
I THE SPIRIT OF GOD FOR US; OUR GUARANTEE OF SAFETY.
II THE SPIRIT OF GOD WITH US; OUR CONFIDENCE OF SUFFICIENCY,
III THE SPIRIT OF GOD IN US; OUR INSPIRATION TO ALL GOODNESS.
As materials of illustration the following emblems of the Spirit may be helpful Water: cleansing, fertilizing, refreshing, abundant, freely given. Fire: purifying, illuminating, searching. Wind: independent, powerful, sensible in its effects, reviving. Oil: healing, comforting, illuminating, consecrating. Rain and dew: fertilizing, refreshing, abundant, imperceptible, penetrating. A dove: gentle, meek, innocent, forgiving. A voice: speaking, guiding, warning, teaching. A seal: impressing, securing, authenticating. R.T.
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The Biblical Illustrator 1887 · Public Domain That led them
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That led them
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God and His people
I.
GOD LEADS HIS PEOPLE BY INSTRUMENTS WHICH HE CHOOSES AND QUALIFIES,
II. HE DEFENDS THEM WITH THE ARM OF HIS POWER.
III. HE REMOVES EVERY DIFFICULTY THAT INTERCEPTS THEIR COURSE.
IV. HE GLORIFIES HIS OWN NAME IN THEIR DELIVERANCE. (J. Lyth, D. D.)
To make Himself an everlasting name
Gods glorious and everlasting name
(with Isa_63:14 : to make Thyself a glorious name ):--Manschief end is to glorify and enjoy God. Gods greatest and highest object is to make to Himself a glorious and an everlasting name. Since God is God it must be so: for He is full of love and kindness to His creatures, and He cannot more fully bless His creatures than by making Himself known to them. Everything that is good, true, holy, excellent, loving, is in God. God may well desire to make to Himself a name--that is to say, to make Himself known--because He is worthy to be known. This knowledge of God is the heaven of the perfect. It is the help of the growing. Men can only get holier and better as they know more of God. It is also the great hope of sinners. If you knew Him better, you would fly to Him. If you understood how gracious He is, you would seek Him. If you could have any idea of His holiness, you would loathe your self-righteousness. If you knew anything of His power, you would not venture to contend with Him. If you knew anything of His grace, you would not hesitate to yield yourself to Him.
I. GODS DESIGN HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED. From everlasting He was God most glorious; He existed, but He had as yet no name. For a name is that by which any one is revealed, and until His power called into being the hosts of heaven, God was God alone, and there were none to whom He could be known. Then the angels lifted high His praise in their songs, and bowed low before His throne. In creation His name was manifested and magnified. But our subject is how God has made His name glorious amongst men.
1. The text speaks of God as making to Himself a great and glorious name, in redeeming Israel.
2. As God got to Himself a great name at the Red Sea, He has done much more by the great work of salvation in the gift of Jesus.
3. HIS design has been accomplished in the saints in glory.
II. GODS DESIGN IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED. In many ways the grand work is still going forward. God is carrying out His gracious plan. This purpose is being fulfilled--
1. In sparing the provoking.
2. In turning the rebellious to Himself.
3. In forgiving the guilty.
4. In purifying the unholy.
5. In preserving the tempted.
6. In using weak instruments.
7. In doing great things for His people by sending very wonderful seasons of refreshing and reviving to His Church.
III. GODS DESIGN IS VERY DELIGHTFUL.
1. Because it hides pride from men.
2. Because it opens a great door for sinners.
3. Because it gives comfort to strugglers.
4. Because it sustains in trying times.
5. Because it answers our chiefest prayers. Hallowed be Thy name, etc. (C. H Spurgeon.)
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The people of Israel continue speaking.
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who made his glorious power go with the right hand of Moses
Here "right hand" represents the power of Yahweh through Moses. This means it was God's power that enabled Moses to divide the water of the Reed Sea. (See: Metonymy)
Like a horse running on flat land, they did not stumble
This means that the people of Israel were sure-footed as horses in open country on their travels toward Israel from Egypt. (See: Simile)
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