Exodus 15:12

What does Exodus 15:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 15:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, The earth swallowed them.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, The earth swallowed them.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When your right hand was stretched out, the mouth of the earth was open for them.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Thou hast stretched out Thy right hand--Earth swalloweth them!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Thou stretchedst forth thy hand, and the earth swallowed them.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

Context

v.11Who is like unto thee, O Jehovah, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?

v.12This passage

v.13Thou in thy lovingkindness hast led the people that thou hast redeemed: Thou hast guided them in thy strength to thy holy habitation.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 15:6

    Thy right hand, O Jehovah, is glorious in power, Thy right hand, O Jehovah, dasheth in pieces the enemy.

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