Exodus 15:21Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

Having been brought low through the gracious act of baptism and having put an end to our arrogance, which made us susceptible to the proud adversary, let it be that the one who glories now glories in the Lord (1 Corinthians 1:31). Let us lift our voices in praise to the Lord, for He has risen in triumph and cast the horse and its rider into the sea.

Moses, as a male figure, and Miriam, as a female figure, praised: ‘Sing to the Lord, who has exalted Himself, for He has effortlessly vanquished His foes, and in His tranquility, has brought upon them every affliction.’

I understand, dear Principia, my sister in Christ, that I face criticism for occasionally addressing women and for valuing the more vulnerable sex over men. Thus, I will first respond to my critics before delving into the discussion you have requested. Mary, the sister of Moses, sings of the Lord’s triumphs. I have shared all this with you concisely, my most esteemed daughter, so that you may not regret your role, nor may men be derided by their identity, as the sacred Scriptures extol the lives of women in contrast to those who condemn them.