Draft:The Song of Miriam


The phrase "שירת מרים" (Shirat Miriam) refers to the verse from the "Song of the Sea" that Miriam the prophetess sang with the women of Israel, as they played instruments and danced after the parting of the Red Sea. This song appears immediately after the full "Song of the Sea" and before the story of the "Waters of Marah."

In this context, Shirat Miriam is seen as a continuation of the celebration following the miraculous event, where Miriam leads the women in singing and dancing with timbrels, adding a communal and joyous element to the biblical narrative. It symbolizes both spiritual and physical liberation.




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