Reference

Exodus 15:9

The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
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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.

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And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths 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 lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

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Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

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Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

Why This Verse Was Tagged

Destruction / Perishing Language
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Destruction / Perishing Language

The previous counter-argument correctly identifies that the phrase "my hand shall destroy them" directly uses language synonymous with "destroy" and applies it to the fate of people, aligning perfectly with the theme's definition. ANALYSIS: The verse explicitly states, "my hand shall destroy them." This phrase directly uses a form of the word "destroy" and applies it to the "them," which refers to the Israelites, the "wicked" from the perspective of the enemy. This is not about destroying objec