Exodus 15:9 nasb — "The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I…

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""The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them.'"

— Exodus 15:9, NASB

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Exodus 15 — Context

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"Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power, Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy.

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"And in the greatness of Your excellence You overthrow those who rise up against You; You send forth Your burning anger, and it consumes them as chaff.

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"At the blast of Your nostrils the waters were piled up, The flowing waters stood up like a heap; The deeps were congealed in the heart of the sea.

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"The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them.'

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"You blew with Your wind, the sea covered them; They sank like lead in the mighty waters.

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"Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? Who is like You, majestic in holiness, Awesome in praises, working wonders?

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"You stretched out Your right hand, The earth swallowed them.

Exodus 15:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 15:9 say?
Exodus 15:9 in the NASB reads: “"The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them.'”
Where is Exodus 15:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 15:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 15, verse 9.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 15:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 15:9 in?
Exodus 15:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 15:9?
Exodus 15:9 reads (NASB): “"The enemy said, 'I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; My desire shall be gratified against them; I will draw out my sword, my hand will destroy them.'” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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