4 You destroyed Pharaoh with his army of chariots when that lord of this same Egypt was uplifted with lawless daring and loud-sounding tongue. Shedding the beams of your mercy upon the race of Israel, you overwhelmed him and his proud army. (WEB) 5 When Sennacherim, the grievous king of the Assyrians, exulting in his countless army, had subdued the whole land with his spear and was lifting himself against your holy city with boastings grievous to be endured, you, O Lord, demolished him and displayed your might to many nations. (WEB) 6 When the three friends in the land of Babylon of their own will exposed their lives to the fire rather than serve vain things, you sent a moist coolness through the fiery furnace, and brought the fire on all their adversaries. (WEB)
3 Maccabees 6:4–6
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3 Maccabees 2:6–8
6 You made known your power when you caused the bold Pharaoh, the enslaver of your people, to pass through the ordeal of many and diverse inflictions. (WEB) 7 You rolled the depths of the sea over him when he pursued with chariots and with a multitude of followers, and… (WEB) 8 … (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 18:4–6
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Exodus 15:6–8
6 Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy. 7 You overthrew Your adversaries by Your great majesty. You unleashed Your burning wrath; it consumed them like stubble. 8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters pile…
Wisdom of Solomon 16:15–17
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2 Maccabees 15:23–25
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Wisdom of Solomon 18:14–16
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1 Maccabees 7:40–42
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Nehemiah 9:9–11
9 You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. 10 You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a n…
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