Exodus 17:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.”
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“As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and it hath come to pass, when Moses lifteth up his hand, that Israel hath been mighty, and when he letteth his hands rest, that Amalek hath been mighty.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Exodus 17:11 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 44:6For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me.
- Psalms 56:9Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.
- Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- 1 Timothy 2:8Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.
- James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
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