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Exodus 15:11

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 15:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
Exodus 15:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were piled up, The floods stood upright as a heap; The deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea.
9The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
10Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: They sank as lead in the mighty waters.
11Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
12Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, The earth swallowed them.
13Thou in thy lovingkindness hast led the people that thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in thy strength to thy holy habitation.
14The peoples have heard, they tremble: Pangs have taken hold on the inhabitants of Philistia.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? etc.] For the perfections of his nature, for the blessings of his goodness, and for the works of his hands; and especially for the greatness and excellency of his power, seen in the salvation of his people, and the ruin of their enemies: there is none like him “among the mighty ones”, as it may be rendered; among the mighty angels, who excel in strength, and are sometimes called gods; or among the mighty ones on earth; or the sons of the mighty, kings, princes, judges, and civil magistrates of every rank and order; especially for the following things: who is like thee, glorious in holiness? some understand this of the holy place, either heaven,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“With the deliverance of Israel is associated the development of the national poetry, which finds its first and perfect expression in this magnificent hymn. It was sung by Moses and the people, an expression which evidently points to him as the author. That it was written at the time is an assertion expressly made in the text, and it is supported by the strongest internal evidence. In every age this song gave the tone to the poetry of Israel; especially at great critical epochs of deliverance: and in the book of Revelation Exodus 15:3 it is associated with the final triumph of the Church. The division of the song into three parts is distinctly marked: Exodus 15:1-5; Exodus 15:6-10; Exodus…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The gods - So called: Idols, or Princes: Glorious in holiness - In justice, mercy and truth: Fearful in praises - To be praised with reverence. Exodus 15:12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:11 The gods of the pagan nations are not in the same category as the Lord. They do not deserve to be called holy (see study note on 3:5).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“like unto thee: Deu 3:24, Deu 33:26; Sa1 2:2; Sa2 7:22; Kg1 8:23; Psa 35:10, Psa 77:19, Psa 86:8; Psa 89:6-8; Isa 40:18, Isa 40:25; Jer 10:6, Jer 10:16, Jer 49:19 gods: or, mighty ones glorious: Lev 19:2; Psa 89:18, Psa 145:17; Isa 6:3, Isa 30:11, Isa 57:15; Pe1 1:15, Pe1 1:16; Rev 4:8 fearful: Psa 66:5, Psa 77:14, Psa 89:5, Psa 89:7, Psa 90:11, Psa 119:120; Isa 64:2, Isa 64:3; Jer 10:7; Luk 12:5; Heb 12:28, Heb 12:29; Rev 15:4, Rev 19:1-6 Exodus 15:12”
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