King James Version
Exodus 15:3 in the King James Version says “The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 15 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.”
Exodus 15:3 · KJV
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is a man”
H376a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“is his name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
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