Exo 15:4-5 | MHM | STEP | vv. 4–10 : The song describes the destruction of Pharaoh’s army in detail. The Egyptians’ chariots, horses, and soldiers were all swept away, sinking like a stone in the sea (Exodus 15:4–5,10 ). The Israelites recognized that this was not their doing, but the result of God’s mighty hand. The “blast of [God’s] nostrils” divided the waters, and the Egyptians’ pride was brought down. God’s justice and power were made clear for all to see.

‏ Exodus 15:4-5

vv. 4–10: The song describes the destruction of Pharaoh’s army in detail. The Egyptians’ chariots, horses, and soldiers were all swept away, sinking like a stone in the sea (Exodus 15:4–5,10 ^a). The Israelites recognized that this was not their doing, but the result of God’s mighty hand. The “blast of [God’s] nostrils” divided the waters, and the Egyptians’ pride was brought down. God’s justice and power were made clear for all to see.

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