Exodus 15:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 15:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 15:23 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 15:23 — KJV
“And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. Marah: that is Bitterness”
— Exodus 15:23 (KJV)
Exodus 15:23 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 15:23
“And David came to Baalperazim, and David smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, the plain of breaches”
Shares key themes with Exodus 15:23: came, waters, therefore
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with Exodus 15:23: came, waters, therefore
“And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 15:23: came, waters, bitter
“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee? Pharez: that is A breach”
Shares key themes with Exodus 15:23: came, therefore, name
“Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth. Babel: that is, Confusion”
Shares key themes with Exodus 15:23: therefore, name, called
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