King James Version
Exodus 15:14 in the King James Version says “The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.”
Exodus 15:14 · KJV
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.
Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.
Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“shall hear”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
“The people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“and be afraid”
H7264to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
“on the inhabitants”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
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