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Exodus chs. 15 By: Edward Short© 1.Ex. 15: The Song of Moses: We presume that this song was written by Moses. What is the theme? ______ 2.This song has five sections or stanzas [See footnotes in NIV Study Bible, s.v. Ex. 15]. Describe the content of each section as listed above. What time and event does the fifth section (v. 13-18) envision? ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________
3.Ex. 15:22-25: We can understand the Hebrews thanking God after they crossed the Red Sea under Moses’ leadership, but what did they do that we do not understand? People quickly f______ God’s mercy. 4.For what things in our own lives should we be thankful? Can we forget God’s greatness, power and love in just three days? 5.What New Testament passages encourage Christians to give thanks? What is the foundation for Christian thanksgiving?______________ _______________________ 6.Ex. 15:1-8: How many times is the LORD (Jehovah) mentioned in the song? ___ How many times is God mentioned? ___ What figures of speech does Moses use to describe God in terms of a man? (Exs.: v.6: hand; v.16: arm; etc.) 7.Ex. 15:1-18 is a typical example of the way Hebrews write poetry. Below is a very brief introduction to Hebrew poetry: 1) The way Hebrews write poetry is very similar to the way Chinese write “couplets” [such as are written on door frames at Lunar New Year]. Bible scholars call this form “Hebrew Parallelism.” Moses probably did not know the term “Hebrew Parallelism,” but Bible scholars use it to describe the way Hebrews wrote poetry. This term originated with Robert Lowth in 1753. Understanding “parallelism” helps us understand those parts of the Bible that are poetry, e.g., Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Amos, etc. 2) There are three basic types of Hebrew Parallelism: j Synonymous Parallelism: This is the most common form of Hebrew Parallelism. The first clause or line and the second mean the same thing; the second line repeats the first line. k Progressive or Synthetic Parallelism: The first line is incomplete and does not stand alone; the first line supplements the second line. l Contrasting or Antithetic Parallelism: The second clause (line or thought) gives an opposite meaning of the first line. 8. Look for examples of two types of parallelism in Ex. 15:1-18, below, and identify what type you think it is: 4 A: Pharaoh's chariots and his army he has hurled into the sea. B: The best of Pharaoh's officers are drowned in the Red Sea. 5 A: The deep waters have covered them; B: they sank to the depths like a stone. 6 A: "Your right hand, O LORD, was majestic in power. B: Your right hand, O LORD, shattered the enemy. 7 A: In the greatness of your majesty you threw down those who opposed you. B: You unleashed your burning anger; it consumed them like stubble. 13 A: "In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. B: In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. 17 A: You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of your inheritance--the place, B’: O LORD, you made for your dwelling, the sanctuary, B’’: O Lord, your hands established. Look for two types of parallelism in Ex. 15:1-18. Each verse listed above is divided into lines or clauses. In the blanks provided, write the type of parallelism seen in that verse. Question 7) asks: Which type of parallelism is not found in Ex. 15:1-18? 9.Ex. 15:22-27: What did God promise the Israelites? Was this promise conditional? What verbs represent the condition? Memorize Ex. 15:26. [Ex. 15:26 is printed and the appropriate verbs are highlighted.] The phrase, “…any of the diseases… [of] the Egyptians” probably refers to the Ten Plagues, one of which was that their water was unfit to drink (the problem which the Israelites just faced). [Woods, s.v. Ex. 15:26.] Bitter water was made good (“sweet”) because of a m______. The miracle was once again to make the Israelites know and believe deeply that the Lord is ________ and that he would protect them. However they sure learned slowly! (Are we better students than they?)
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