King James Version
Exodus 15:12 in the King James Version says “Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.”
Exodus 15:12 · KJV
Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?
Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.
Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou stretchedst out”
H5186to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
“thy right hand”
H3225the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
“swallowed”
H1104to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
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