The verse belongs to the song in Exodus 15:1-21, the earliest song recorded from human lips, a glorious outburst of thanksgiving and inspired sacred song of triumph and praise. It was sung and chanted by the hosts of Israel, the whole host, at the Red Sea after deliverance. The song was sung after the Lord delivered Israel through the Red Sea, triumphing over their enemies and protecting them by bringing the sea over Pharaoh's army. In bringing the sea over that army He drowned and destroyed the Egyptian army, an act celebrating His victory, power and sovereign rule.
In that setting the verse proclaims and declares that the Lord's reign is everlasting, forever and ever. It expresses His enduring rule and Israel's praise for His saving power, with His reign set against His mighty acts of saving Israel. The melody of praise is the atmosphere of heaven, so when heaven comes in touch with earth there is music and song. Human hearts in sympathy with heaven respond to goodness with notes of praise, linking the historical deliverance to song.
In the celebration of God's victory Miriam led the song while Moses joined in. Moses was commanded to form the song from Israel's history so the people could teach it to their children. It served as a memorial of God's deliverance and dealings that would keep His power and goodness before later generations.
The song of triumph was also sung as the people journeyed through the wilderness to fix precious lessons in their minds. Singing it lifted thoughts from trials and difficulties, soothed the restless spirit, implanted truth in memory, and strengthened faith. It taught order and unity by concerted action, and brought the people closer to God and to one another. Although the people's triumphant voices celebrated God's mighty act at the Red Sea, their later response at Elim gave no evidence that they remained strengthened in faith by His mercy and care.
The verse belongs to the song in Exodus 15:1-21, the earliest song recorded from human lips, a glorious outburst of thanksgiving and inspired sacred song of triumph and praise. It was sung and chanted by the hosts of Israel, the whole host, at the Red Sea after deliverance. The song was sung after the Lord delivered Israel through the Red Sea, triumphing over their enemies and protecting them by bringing the sea over Pharaoh's army. In bringing the sea over that army He drowned and destroyed the Egyptian army, an act celebrating His victory, power and sovereign rule.
In that setting the verse proclaims and declares that the Lord's reign is everlasting, forever and ever. It expresses His enduring rule and Israel's praise for His saving power, with His reign set against His mighty acts of saving Israel. The melody of praise is the atmosphere of heaven, so when heaven comes in touch with earth there is music and song. Human hearts in sympathy with heaven respond to goodness with notes of praise, linking the historical deliverance to song.
In the celebration of God's victory Miriam led the song while Moses joined in. Moses was commanded to form the song from Israel's history so the people could teach it to their children. It served as a memorial of God's deliverance and dealings that would keep His power and goodness before later generations.
The song of triumph was also sung as the people journeyed through the wilderness to fix precious lessons in their minds. Singing it lifted thoughts from trials and difficulties, soothed the restless spirit, implanted truth in memory, and strengthened faith. It taught order and unity by concerted action, and brought the people closer to God and to one another. Although the people's triumphant voices celebrated God's mighty act at the Red Sea, their later response at Elim gave no evidence that they remained strengthened in faith by His mercy and care.