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Exodus 15:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Exodus 15:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 15 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.”
Exodus 15:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 15:3
The declaration 'The LORD is a man of war' uses anthropomorphic language—God is compared to a warrior. The Hebrew 'ish milchamah' (אִישׁ מִלְחָמָה) means warrior/military man. This challenges modern sentimentalism that denies God's warring character. The parallel statement 'the LORD is his name' identifies YHWH as the personal covenant name. God's identity includes being a warrior who fights for His people. This anticipates Christ as conquering King (Revelation 19:11-16).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 15:3
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“Yahweh mighty in battle.”
“and you shall be still.,The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace., יְהוָה יִלָּחֵם לָכֶם וְאַתֶּם תַּחֲרִישׁוּן׃ פ ,The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”
“and behold”
“'I am Yahweh”
“whose name is Yahweh”
“mighty one: your splendor and your majesty.”
“You shall tell the children of Israel this, 'Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is my name forever, and this is my memorial to all generations.,And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, the LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations., וַיֹּאמֶר עוֹד אֱלֹהִים אֶל־מֹשֶׁה כֹּה־תֹאמַר אֶל־בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי אֲבֹתֵיכֶם אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם אֱלֹהֵי יִצְחָק וֵאלֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב שְׁלָחַנִי אֲלֵיכֶם זֶה־שְּׁמִי לְעֹלָם וְזֶה זִכְרִי לְדֹר דֹּר׃ ,And God said moreover unto Moses: Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel: The LORD”
“Behold, when I come to the children of Israel, and tell them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you;' and they ask me, 'What is his name?' What should I tell them?”
“and said to him”