EXODUS 15:13 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.”
In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. The song moves from past tense to future tense — from the accomplished sea crossing to the anticipated arrival at God's holy dwelling. The movement is from redemption to destination: the love that redeemed Israel will lead Israel; the strength that parted the sea will guide them to the place of God's presence. The holy dwelling anticipates the tabernacle of Exodus 25–40 and ultimately the temple in Jerusalem and ultimately the New Jerusalem of Revelation 21. The unfailing love — hesed, covenant faithfulness — is the motive force behind the entire journey. God does not redeem randomly; He redeems in order to bring what He has redeemed to Himself.
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