The LORD is a man of war

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This anthropomorphic expression speaks of the LORD God being all about war. However, the Lord Jesus will be called the Prince of Peace.

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

In Exodus chapter 15, Moses said:

The LORD is a man of war. The LORD is his name.

The first phrase in that verse is “The LORD is a man.”

That expression is anthropomorphic. It speaks of the LORD God as if he were a mere human.

The next phrase in that verse is “of war.”

That expression portrays the LORD God as being all about war.

However, in other parts of the Bible, we see God desires peace. In fact, the Lord Jesus will be called the Prince of Peace.

 

BIBLE VERSES

 

Exodus 15:3. The LORD is a man of war. The LORD is his name.

Isaiah 9:6. For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 28:29. This also comes out from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.

Ezekiel 44:3. As for the prince, he shall sit in it as prince to eat bread before the LORD. He shall enter by the way of the porch of the gate, and shall go out the same way.

Ephesians 2:14. For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of separation,

 

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