What does Exodus 17:11 mean?
ESV: Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.
NIV: As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.
NASB: So it came about, when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed; but when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed.
CSB: While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed.
NLT: As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage.
KJV: And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
NKJV: And so it was, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
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The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.
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