Exodus 17:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)““Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.””
A short, plain-language explanation of Exodus 17:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
““Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”
King James Version · Public Domain“and he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and saith, `Because a hand <FI>is<Fi> on the throne of Jah, war <FI>is<Fi> to Jehovah with Amalek from generation--generation.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Exodus 17:16 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 21:8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.
- Isaiah 66:1This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
- Acts 7:49‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be?
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