Exodus 17:16 - Printer Friendly

ESV: saying, “A hand upon the throne of the LORD! The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”

NIV: He said, 'Because hands were lifted up against the throne of the LORD, the LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.'

NASB: and he said, 'Because the Lord has sworn, the Lord will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.'

CSB: He said, "Indeed, my hand is lifted up toward the Lord's throne. The Lord will be at war with Amalek from generation to generation."

NLT: He said, 'They have raised their fist against the Lord’s throne, so now the Lord will be at war with Amalek generation after generation.'

KJV: For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

NKJV: for he said, “Because the Lord has sworn: the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”

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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