Exodus 15:7
And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble. And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
This is Israel's song of thanksgiving, triumph and praise after deliverance at the Red Sea, sung by the whole host as the song continues giving glory to God. In the greatness of His excellency, majesty, glory and power, God overthrew those who rose up against Him and opposed Him, the Egyptians and Pharaoh's pursuing army. He sent forth His wrath and anger which consumed them as completely and quickly as fire consumes stubble, when the returning waters destroyed the pursuers so that not one survived, while Israel was brought safely through. Moses was commanded to preserve the song so that Israel could teach their children of God's deliverance, fixing the memory of His mighty acts and care and its precious lessons in their minds. Sung together in united praise, it lifted thoughts from the trials of the way, calmed the restless spirit, strengthened faith, taught order and unity, and brought the people closer to God and to one another.
Victory Song at Sea
This verse belongs to Israel's song of thanksgiving, triumph, and praise after deliverance at the Red Sea, where the sea was parted for their escape. Spanning Exodus 15:1-21, it continues the song's praise giving glory to God, and it was sung by the whole host of Israel. In the greatness of His excellency, majesty, glory, and power, God overthrew those who rose up against Him and opposed Him. Those overthrown were the Egyptians, namely Pharaoh's forces and pursuing army.
He sent forth His wrath and anger against them. That wrath consumed them as completely and as quickly as fire consumes stubble. This was fulfilled when the returning waters destroyed the pursuing army so that not one survived, while Israel was delivered safely. The angelic host fought on the field in this victory that protected Israel and kept Israel safe. Yet the victory did not keep the people from later murmuring when they faced bitter water at Marah.
Remembering Through United Song
Moses was commanded to preserve the song of triumph sung by the whole host of Israel at deliverance from Pharaoh's army, so that Israel could teach its children about God's deliverance. It records God's overthrow of those who rose against Him and His power to consume them like stubble, preserving the memory of His mighty acts and care for His people. It was used to fix precious lessons in their minds as they journeyed through the wilderness.
Sung in united praise to instrumental music with the people keeping step, the song lifted thoughts from the trials and difficulties of the way. It soothed and calmed the restless spirit, implanted principles of truth in the memory, and strengthened faith. It taught order and unity through concert of action, and brought the people into closer touch with God and with one another.