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the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior; Yahweh is his name!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war; the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> a man of war: the LORD <i>is</i> his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> a man of war; The LORD <i>is</i> His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh is a warrior; Yahweh is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior; Yahweh is His name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah is a man of war: Jehovah is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is his name, and he is a warrior! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior! The LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war, the LORD is his name!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war. The LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh is a man of war. Yahweh is his name. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH [is] a man of battle; YHWH [is] His Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah is a man of battle; Jehovah is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah, a man of war: Jehovah his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord is as a man of war, Almighty is his name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Lord is like a fighting man. Almighty is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior, LORD is his name! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is a warrior; the LORD is his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is a mighty warrior: the LORD is his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/15.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH, the Mighty Man and the Warrior; LORD JEHOVAH is his name.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/15.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD is a man of war, The LORD is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/15.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord bringing wars to nought, the Lord <i>is</i> his name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/15-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=3728" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/15.htm">Moses' Song of Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-msc) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">is a warrior,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">is His name.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8</a></span><br />Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a></span><br />The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Jeremiah 20:11</a></span><br />But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-17.htm">Deuteronomy 10:17</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a></span><br />The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-6.htm">2 Chronicles 20:6</a></span><br />and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15</a></span><br />which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2-3</a></span><br />The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies. / The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.</p><p class="hdg">a man</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-3.htm">Psalm 45:3</a></b></br> Gird thy sword upon <i>thy</i> thigh, O <i>most</i> mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a></b></br> And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him <i>was</i> called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war… </p><p class="hdg">name</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/3-13.htm">Exodus 3:13,15</a></b></br> And Moses said unto God, Behold, <i>when</i> I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What <i>is</i> his name? what shall I say unto them? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-3.htm">Exodus 6:3,6</a></b></br> And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by <i>the name of</i> God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/83-18.htm">Psalm 83:18</a></b></br> That <i>men</i> may know that thou, whose name alone <i>is</i> JEHOVAH, <i>art</i> the most high over all the earth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/exodus/14-14.htm">War</a> <a href="/genesis/10-8.htm">Warrior</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/32-17.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">War</a> <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Warrior</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-1.htm">The song of Moses, Miriam, and Israel on their deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-22.htm">The people want water in the desert</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-23.htm">The waters at Marah are bitter, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-24.htm">they murmur, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-25.htm">Moses prays, and sweetens the waters by God's direction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/15-27.htm">They encamp at Elim, where are twelve wells, and seventy palm trees</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD is a warrior</b><br>This phrase highlights the depiction of God as a divine warrior, a common theme in the Old Testament. In the context of <a href="/exodus/15.htm">Exodus 15</a>, this is part of the Song of Moses, celebrating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt and the defeat of Pharaoh's army at the Red Sea. The imagery of God as a warrior underscores His power and ability to protect and deliver His people. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a>, where God is described as a mighty warrior who will prevail against His enemies. The warrior motif also connects to the idea of God fighting spiritual battles on behalf of His people, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God.<p><b>the LORD is His name</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the covenant name of God, Yahweh, which is often translated as "the LORD" in English Bibles. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Exodus, God revealed this name to Moses at the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14-15</a>), establishing His identity and authority. The repetition of "the LORD" in this verse reinforces His unique and sovereign character. This name is central to the identity of God throughout the Bible, appearing frequently in the Psalms and prophetic books, and it is a reminder of His unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. In this context, He is depicted as a warrior, highlighting His power and ability to deliver His people from their enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses_and_the_israelites.htm">Moses and the Israelites</a></b><br>The song in which this verse is found is attributed to Moses and the Israelites after their miraculous deliverance from the Egyptian army at the Red Sea.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_red_sea_crossing.htm">The Red Sea Crossing</a></b><br>A pivotal event where God demonstrated His power by parting the sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from the Egyptians, and then closing it over the pursuing army.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egyptians.htm">Egyptians</a></b><br>The oppressors of the Israelites, representing the forces of evil and opposition to God's people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_song_of_moses.htm">The Song of Moses</a></b><br>A song of praise and thanksgiving sung by Moses and the Israelites, celebrating God's deliverance and His mighty acts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_power_and_protection.htm">God's Power and Protection</a></b><br>God is depicted as a warrior, emphasizing His power and ability to protect and deliver His people from their enemies. This should encourage believers to trust in God's strength and sovereignty in their own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The use of God's covenant name, Yahweh, in this verse reminds us of His faithfulness to His promises. Believers can find assurance in God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>As God is a warrior, believers are called to engage in spiritual warfare, relying on God's strength and the armor of God described in <a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>. This involves prayer, faith, and the Word of God as weapons against spiritual forces.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_worship.htm">Praise and Worship</a></b><br>The context of this verse is a song of praise. Believers are encouraged to respond to God's mighty acts with worship and thanksgiving, recognizing His role as both Savior and Warrior.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_christians_serve_in_the_military.htm">Is military service permissible for Christians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_leads_the_army_of_the_lord.htm">Who leads the Army of the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_egypt_record_exodus_15's_defeat.htm">Why does Exodus 15 portray a complete military defeat of Egypt, yet no known Egyptian texts mention such a catastrophic loss? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_63_1-3_show_divine_justice.htm">In Isaiah 63:1–3, how can the imagery of garments stained with blood be reconciled with the prophet’s claim of divine justice without external historical evidence? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">The Lord is a man of war.</span>--The directness and boldness of the anthropomorphism is markedly archaic, and is wisely retained by our translators. How turgid and yet weak are the Samaritan, "mighty in battle," and the LXX., "crusher of wars," in comparison!<p><span class= "bld">The Lord is his name.</span>--In the very name, Jehovah, is implied all might, all power, and so necessarily the strength to prevail in battle. The name, meaning "the Existent," implies that nothing else has any real existence independently of Him; and if no existence, then necessarily no strength.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">a man of war</span>. A strong anthropomorphism, but one that could scarcely be misunderstood - "a man of war," meaning commonly "a warrior," or "one mighty in battle" (<a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">Psalm 24:8</a>). God's might had just been proved, in that he alone had discomfited and destroyed the most potent armed force in the whole world. <span class="cmt_word">The Lord is his</span> <span class="cmt_word">name.</span> Jehovah - the alone-existing One "truly describes him," before whom all other existence fades and falls into nothingness. On the full meaning of the name, see the comment on Exodus 3:14. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/15-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a warrior,</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֣ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is His name.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/15-3.htm">Exodus 15:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/15-3.htm">OT Law: Exodus 15:3 Yahweh is a man of war (Exo. 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