Revelation 15:3
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The song here isn't just about past victories; it's a profound acknowledgment that God's justice and truth are the very foundations of all His actions. This celebration of divine character highlights that even the overwhelming judgments to come are rooted in His unwavering faithfulness.
And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations!
English Standard Version (ESV)
Seven angels have just appeared, holding the seven final plagues that will bring God's wrath to completion. Before these plagues are unleashed, John sees the victorious redeemed standing on the sea of glass, singing a triumphant song that echoes the liberation of ancient Israel from Egypt and the ultimate victory accomplished by Christ. This song celebrates God's mighty and just works, acknowledging Him as the sovereign King over all nations and ages.
Imagine standing at the edge of a vast sea, watching your enemies vanish beneath the waves. What would you sing? The redeemed in Revelation do just that, but with an even greater song.
The song these victorious souls sing is called 'the song of Moses.' This immediately takes us back to the Exodus, when Moses led Israel out of Egypt. After crossing the Red Sea and seeing Pharaoh's army destroyed, Moses and the Israelites sang a powerful song of praise and deliverance (Exodus 15).
Revelation 15:3 connects this ancient song to a new, heavenly reality. The people here are celebrating a far greater deliverance – not just from physical slavery, but from sin and death. Just as God's power was evident in freeing Israel, His power is even more profoundly displayed in the redemption accomplished by Jesus, the Lamb.
Why does the song of Moses get joined by the song of the Lamb? What makes the Lamb's victory so significant that it deserves its own anthem?
While the song of Moses celebrates a mighty physical deliverance, the 'song of the Lamb' elevates the praise to the ultimate redemptive act. Jesus, the Lamb of God, has accomplished a victory that surpasses even the Exodus.
His sacrifice and resurrection secure freedom from sin, death, and the devil – a far more profound liberation. The heavenly host sings both songs because they represent the continuity of God's saving work: from the liberation of Israel through Moses to the complete redemption of humanity through Christ. The Lamb's victory is the fulfillment and perfection of all that the song of Moses anticipated.
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In the face of overwhelming power and cosmic battles, what attributes of God are most crucial for the redeemed to remember and proclaim?
The song highlights three core attributes of God: 'Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways.' This isn't just a random collection of descriptors; it's a declaration of who God is, especially in His actions of judgment and redemption.
This confession anchors the praise, reminding us that God's might is always guided by perfect justice and unwavering truth.
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pantokratōr · Greek Adjective/Noun
A term describing God as the sovereign Ruler, the One who possesses all power, and the sustainer of the entire universe.
The song sung by the redeemed in Revelation 15 echoes the ancient deliverance of Israel from Egypt, as well as the ongoing salvation provided by Christ, the Lamb. This highlights a continuity of God's faithfulness and redemptive action throughout history.
~1446 BC
Exodus from Egypt
The Israelites escape slavery in Egypt under Moses' leadership. They then sing a song of praise to God for their miraculous deliverance.
c. 605 BC
First Deportation to Babylon
The Babylonian army, led by Nebuchadnezzar, conquers Judah and deports the first group of Israelites, including Daniel, to Babylon. This marks the beginning of the Babylonian exile.
586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem and Second Deportation
The Babylonians destroy Jerusalem and its temple, deporting a larger portion of the population. This event represents a catastrophic judgment on Israel.
c. AD 50-60
Paul's Epistles to the Corinthians
The Apostle Paul writes letters to the church in Corinth, addressing issues of division, immorality, and theological understanding. This period reflects ongoing challenges for early Christians.
c. AD 95— this verse
Exile of John on Patmos
The Apostle John is exiled to the island of Patmos by Roman authorities, likely for his Christian testimony. It is during this time he receives the visions recorded in Revelation.
This is the direct 'song of Moses' that the redeemed are singing, celebrating God's powerful deliverance of Israel from Egypt. It sets the stage for understanding the song in Revelation as a similar praise for God's ultimate victory.
Jeremiah 10:7This verse is quoted directly in some ancient texts of Revelation 15:3, calling God the 'King of nations.' It broadens the scope of God's sovereignty from just Israel to all peoples, reflecting the universal judgment and praise in Revelation.
Romans 3:3-6This passage discusses God's faithfulness and justice, even when humans are unfaithful. It parallels the song's declaration that God's 'ways are true and just,' affirming that God remains righteous in all His dealings, including judgment.
Psalm 111:7This verse speaks of God's works and commands being 'trustworthy and right.' It strongly echoes the sentiment of Revelation 15:3, highlighting the foundational truth that God's actions are always just and true, worthy of praise.
Revelation 5:9-10This passage describes a similar song sung by the elders and living creatures, praising the Lamb for redemption. It shows the continuity of praise from the Old Testament (Moses) to the New Testament (Lamb) and into eternity.
barnesRevelation 15:3: "And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints."
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God - A song of thanksgiving and praise, such as Moses taught the Hebrew people to sing after their deliverance from Egyptian bondage. See Exodus 15 . The meaning here is, not that they would sing that identical song, but that, as Moses taught…
pulpitRevelation 15:3: "And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints."
Verse 3. - And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb. Most probably the song of deliverance after the passage of the Red Sea (Exodus 15.), to which this bears a general resemblance. Moses is called the "servant of God" in Exodus 14:31 and elsewhere. The s…
The song here isn't just about past victories; it's a profound acknowledgment that God's justice and truth are the very foundations of all His actions. This celebration of divine character highlights that even the overwhelming judgments to come are rooted in His unwavering faithfulness.
Seven angels have just appeared, holding the seven final plagues that will bring God's wrath to completion. Before these plagues are unleashed, John sees the victorious redeemed standing on the sea of glass, singing a triumphant song that echoes the liberation of ancient Israel from Egypt and the ultimate victory accomplished by Christ. This song celebrates God's mighty and just works, acknowledging Him as the sovereign King over all nations and ages.
Seven angels have just appeared, holding the seven final plagues that will bring God's wrath to completion. Before these plagues are unleashed, John sees the victorious redeemed standing on the sea of glass, singing a triumphant song that echoes the liberation of ancient Israel from Egypt and the ultimate victory accomplished by Christ. This song celebrates God's mighty and just works, acknowledging Him as the sovereign King over all nations and ages.
"And they sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,
“Great and amazing are your deeds,
O Lord God the Almighty!
Just and true are your ways,
O King of the nations!" — The song here isn't just about past victories; it's a profound acknowledgment that God's justice and truth are the very foundations of all His actions. This celebration of divine character highlights…
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Last reviewed October 2026