Exodus 15:14

New English Translation

¹⁴The nations will hear^[a] and tremble;
anguish^[b] will seize^[c] the inhabitants of Philistia.

Exodus 15:14 tn This verb is a prophetic perfect, assuming that the text means what it said and this song was sung at the Sea. So all these countries were yet to hear of the victory.
Exodus 15:14 tn The word properly refers to “pangs” of childbirth. When the nations hear, they will be terrified.
Exodus 15:14 tn The verb is again a prophetic perfect.

Exodus 15:14

King James Version

¹⁴The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.

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