How does Psalm 118:16 connect to God's power in Exodus 15:6? Reading the Verses Psalm 118:16 – “The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD performs with valor!” Exodus 15:6 – “Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy.” Shared Imagery: The Right Hand • “Right hand” in Hebrew culture points to supreme strength, authority, and favor. • Both passages personify God’s power through this image, underscoring His active, victorious intervention. • In Exodus 15 the phrase celebrates a fresh, visible triumph at the Red Sea; in Psalm 118 it recalls that same historic pattern of deliverance for new praise. Deliverance Applied • Exodus 15:6 records the LORD crushing Egypt’s military might—an unmistakable, public rescue. • Psalm 118:16 echoes that victory language during Israel’s later struggle (likely post-exile or royal thanksgiving), assuring the worshipers that the God who once split the sea still “performs with valor.” • The link shows: past salvation (Exodus) grounds present confidence (Psalm). God’s power is not a one-time display but an ongoing reality. Continuing Echoes Through Scripture • Psalm 44:3 – Israel’s inheritance came “not by their own sword… but by Your right hand.” • Isaiah 41:10 – “I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” • Acts 2:33 – Jesus is “exalted to the right hand of God,” the ultimate expression of divine power and victory. • Ephesians 1:20-21 – God seated Christ “at His right hand… far above every rule and authority.” The consistent thread: God’s right hand saves, secures, and reigns, culminating in Christ’s exaltation. Personal Takeaway • Reading Psalm 118:16 through the lens of Exodus 15:6 invites us to trust the same mighty hand for present challenges. • Scripture’s repetition is intentional—what God has done He remains able and willing to do. • Past acts of redemption fuel present praise and future hope, because the right hand that shattered Egypt still “performs with valor” today. |
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