Holy Scripture

Exodus 15:12

A church father on this verse
“Certainly at that time no yawning chasm of the earth swallowed up any of the Egyptians; they were covered by water, they perished in the sea. So what's the meaning of "You stretched out your right hand, the earth devoured them"? Or are we correct in understanding God's right hand to be the one of whom Isaiah says, "An…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — SERMON 363.2

Source: Septuagint

Original

12Thou stretchedst forth thy right hand, The earth swallowed them up.

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10Thou sentest forth thy wind, the sea covered them; They sank like lead in the mighty water.

11Who is like to thee among the gods, O Lord? Who is like to thee? glorified in holiness, Marvelous in glories, doing wonders.

— Exodus 15:12 —

13Thou hast guided in thy righteousness this thy people whom thou hast redeemed, By thy strength thou hast called them into thy holy resting place.

14The nations heard and were angry, pangs have seized on the dwellers among the Philistines.

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