Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them:
“Sing to the Lord,
For He has triumphed gloriously!
The horse and its rider
He has thrown into the sea!” vv.20-21
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Miriam is the first woman named a prophetess in scripture. In all the Bible we see nine women specifically named a prophetess (Miriam, Deborah, Huldah, Isaiah's wife, Anna, and the four daughters of Phillip). God isn't prejudice between men and women, but has a divine order and reason who He positions. So yes there were women as prophets and not only men even though the male prophets are more well known ones. Also Miriam and the women seem to be the ones leading this first music worship with all Israel singing, dancing, and playing music. Interesting that it says "Miriam, the sister of Aaron" and not the sister of Moses. Aaron was the firstborn even though Moses is known through history as this intimacy with God more than his brother and sister. This song is singing truth of what God did. Not just "good" words, but mentioning killing of men and animals as a praise. It is true and was their deliverance by God. We don't need to pretty up God but share all His characteristics and doings. What's your view on women in important roles like Miriam as a prophet? How do lyrics of a song affect you both the good and the ugly but most importantly the truth?
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