Definition: Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people [which] thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided [them] in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
Explanation: Okay, let's break down that verse from Exodus 15:13. Itās a really beautiful and significant passage about Godās care for his people. Hereās the explanation in simpler terms: Basically, it means: āYou, God, have shown mercy to your people by leading them safely and guiding them towards your special place of worship.ā Let's unpack that a little further: āThou in thy mercy hast led forth the peopleā : This is a formal way of saying "You, God, have shown mercy." āLed forthā means guided or brought along. āwhich thou hast redeemedā : This is the key part! āRedeemedā means to save or protect someone from harm, like rescuing them from a difficult situation. In this context, itās about freeing their people from oppression and hardship. āThou hast guided [them] in thy strength unto thy holy habitationā : This describes how God helped them. "Guided" means led or directed. āIn thy strengthā means using his power and might. āunto thy holy habitationā means bringing them to a special place of worship, like a temple or a sacred space ā a place where they could connect with God. So, the whole verse is saying: God showed mercy and protection to his people by leading them safely and guiding them towards a special place dedicated to him. Whatās the big takeaway? It emphasizes God's unconditional love and care for his people. Itās a reminder that He doesnāt just tolerate them, but actively protects and guides them. --- Do you want me to: Explain another verse? Give you a little more context about the story of Exodus 15?