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The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn <i>that</i> the LORD <i>will have</i> war with Amalek from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for he said, “Because the LORD has sworn: the LORD <i>will have</i> war with Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and he said, “Because the LORD has sworn, the LORD will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and he said, &#8220The LORD has sworn; the LORD will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and he said, “The LORD has sworn; the LORD will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and he said, “Because He <i>has sworn</i> with a hand upon the throne of Yah, Yahweh will have war against Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />saying, “The LORD has sworn [an oath]; the LORD will have war against [the people of] Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He said, &#8220Indeed, my hand is lifted up toward the LORD&#8217s throne. The LORD will be at war with Amalek from generation to generation.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then Moses explained, "This is because I depended on the LORD. But in future generations, the LORD will fight the Amalekites again and again." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and he said, The LORD hath sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said, "Because a hand was lifted against the LORD's throne, he will be at war against the Amalekites from one generation to the next." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "Hold high the banner of the LORD! The LORD will continue to fight against the Amalekites forever!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Because," he said, "a fist has been raised in defiance against the throne of the LORD, the LORD will wage war against Amalek from generation to generation."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Indeed,? he said, ?a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for he said, "For a hand was lifted up to the throne of the LORD--that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "A hand upon the throne of the LORD. The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Yah has sworn: ‘Yahweh will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and says, “Because a hand [is] on the throne of YAH, war [is] to YHWH with Amalek from generation [to] generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and saith, 'Because a hand is on the throne of Jah, war is to Jehovah with Amalek from generation -- generation.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For he will say, Because the hand upon the throne of Jehovah, war to Jehovah with Amalek from generation to generation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because the hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord shall be against Amalec, from generation to generation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />“The hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord, will be against Amalek from generation to generation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for he said, “Take up the banner of the LORD! The LORD has a war against Amalek through the ages.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “A hand upon the banner of the LORD! The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For he said, Behold, as the LORD has sworn, the LORD will fight with Amalek from generation to generation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/17.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said, “Behold, the hand on the throne of war with LORD JEHOVAH in Amaleq from the generation of generations.” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/17.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said: 'The hand upon the throne of the LORD: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/17.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For with a secret hand the Lord wages war upon Amalec to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/17-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=4444" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/17.htm">The Defeat of the Amalekites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“Indeed,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">“a hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">was lifted up toward</a> <a href="/hebrew/3676.htm" title="3676: kês (N-msc) -- Apparently a contraction for kicce', but probably by erroneous transcription for nec.">the throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/3050.htm" title="3050: yāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of the God of Israel. Contraction for Yhovah, and meaning the same; Jah, the sacred name.">of the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">will war</a> <a href="/hebrew/6002.htm" title="6002: ba·‘ă·mā·lêq (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Esau, also his posterity. Probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country.">against Amalek</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: mid·dōr (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">from generation</a> <a href="/hebrew/1755.htm" title="1755: dōr (N-ms) -- Period, generation, dwelling. Or dor; from duwr; properly, a revolution of time, i.e. An age or generation; also a dwelling.">to generation.”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">Deuteronomy 25:17-19</a></span><br />Remember what the Amalekites did to you along your way from Egypt, / how they met you on your journey when you were tired and weary, and they attacked all your stragglers; they had no fear of God. / When the LORD your God gives you rest from the enemies around you in the land that He is giving you to possess as an inheritance, you are to blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven. Do not forget!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-2.htm">1 Samuel 15:2-3</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I witnessed what the Amalekites did to the Israelites when they opposed them on their way up from Egypt. / Now go and attack the Amalekites and devote to destruction all that belongs to them. Do not spare them, but put to death men and women, children and infants, oxen and sheep, camels and donkeys.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">1 Samuel 30:1-2</a></span><br />On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. / They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Judges 6:33-35</a></span><br />Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel. / So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him. / Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-20.htm">Numbers 24:20</a></span><br />Then Balaam saw Amalek and lifted up an oracle, saying: “Amalek was first among the nations, but his end is destruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/83-4.htm">Psalm 83:4-8</a></span><br />saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” / For with one mind they plot together; they form an alliance against You— / the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-42.htm">1 Chronicles 4:42-43</a></span><br />And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir / and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-12.htm">2 Samuel 8:12</a></span><br />from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a></span><br />This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a></span><br />Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a></span><br />For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a></span><br />For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a></b></br> Thus saith the LORD, The heaven <i>is</i> my throne, and the earth <i>is</i> my footstool: where <i>is</i> the house that ye build unto me? and where <i>is</i> the place of my rest?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-49.htm">Acts 7:49</a></b></br> Heaven <i>is</i> my throne, and earth <i>is</i> my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what <i>is</i> the place of my rest?</p><p class="hdg">will have war</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Psalm 21:8-11</a></b></br> Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/exodus/1-6.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/exodus/17-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/17-12.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/exodus/13-19.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">War</a> <a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/13-29.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Generation</a> <a href="/exodus/18-9.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Jah</a> <a href="/exodus/35-26.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/exodus/22-8.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-3.htm">Sworn</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-18.htm">Throne</a> <a href="/exodus/32-17.htm">War</a> <a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Yah</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">The people murmur for water to Rephidim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-6.htm">God send them for water to the rock in Horeb</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-7.htm">The place is called Massah and Meribah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Amalek is overcome by Joshua, while Moses holds up his hand</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/17-14.htm">Amalek is doomed to destruction; and Moses builds the altar Jehovah-nissi</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Indeed,” he said,</b><br>This phrase introduces a solemn declaration, emphasizing the certainty and importance of what follows. The speaker is Moses, who is conveying a divine message. In the context of <a href="/exodus/17.htm">Exodus 17</a>, Moses acts as a mediator between God and the Israelites, highlighting his role as a prophet and leader.<p><b>“a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD.”</b><br>This imagery suggests an oath or a gesture of defiance. In ancient Near Eastern culture, raising a hand could signify swearing an oath or invoking divine witness. The "throne of the LORD" symbolizes God's sovereign authority and presence. This phrase may imply that the Amalekites' actions were seen as a direct challenge to God's rule, as they attacked the Israelites unprovoked (<a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8</a>).<p><b>The LORD will war against Amalek</b><br>This statement indicates divine retribution and justice. The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe, descendants of Esau, and their attack on the Israelites is seen as an affront to God's chosen people. This declaration of perpetual conflict underscores God's commitment to protect and vindicate Israel. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's opposition to those who oppose His purposes (<a href="/deuteronomy/25-17.htm">Deuteronomy 25:17-19</a>).<p><b>from generation to generation.”</b><br>This phrase signifies an ongoing, enduring conflict. It suggests that the enmity between Israel and Amalek would persist through successive generations. Historically, the Amalekites continued to be adversaries of Israel, as seen in the accounts of King Saul (1 Samuel 15) and King David (1 Samuel 30). Theologically, this enduring struggle can be seen as a type of the spiritual warfare between God's people and the forces of evil, with ultimate victory assured through God's intervention.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who intercedes for them and communicates God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amalek.htm">Amalek</a></b><br>A tribe that attacked the Israelites, representing opposition to God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Israel, who promises to fight against Amalek.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rephidim.htm">Rephidim</a></b><br>The location where the battle with Amalek took place.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_battle.htm">God's Sovereignty in Battle</a></b><br>God is actively involved in the battles His people face, both physical and spiritual. Trust in His ultimate victory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_intercession.htm">The Importance of Intercession</a></b><br>Moses' raised hands symbolize prayer and reliance on God. Believers are called to intercede for others persistently.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generational_conflict.htm">Generational Conflict</a></b><br>The battle against Amalek is ongoing, symbolizing the perpetual struggle against sin and evil. Each generation must be vigilant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice_and_memory.htm">Divine Justice and Memory</a></b><br>God’s command to remember Amalek’s actions teaches us about divine justice and the importance of remembering past lessons.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>Just as Israel faced physical enemies, Christians face spiritual adversaries. Equip yourself with the armor of God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_seven_pillars_of_wisdom.htm">What are the seven pillars of wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'the_lord_is_my_banner'.htm">What does "The Lord is My Banner" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_esther_9_10_conflict_with_accountability.htm">Esther 9:10: Does executing Haman’s sons conflict with any biblical principles on individual accountability or moral responsibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_rev_4_5's_scene_not_serene.htm">Why does Revelation 4:5's portrayal of thunder and lightning around God's throne seem inconsistent with other Bible passages describing a serene heavenly realm?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek.--</span>Heb,, <span class= "ital">because </span>(<span class= "ital">his</span>)<span class= "ital"> hand is against the throne of Jehovah, </span>(<span class= "ital">there shall be</span>) <span class= "ital">war to Jehovah with Amalek, </span>&c. The Hebrew can scarcely be said to be "obscure." It gives plainly enough the sense which our translators have placed in the margin. Amalek, by attacking Israel, had lifted up his hand against the throne of God, therefore would God war against him from generation to generation.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Because the Lord hath sworn</span>. Rather, as in the margin, "Because the hand of Amalek was against the throne of the Lord" - "because," <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, "in attacking Israel, Amalek had as it were lifted up his hand against God on his throne," therefore should there be war against Amalek from generation to generation. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/17-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Indeed,”</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֗אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“a hand</span><br /><span class="heb">יָד֙</span> <span class="translit">(yāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was lifted up toward</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the throne</span><br /><span class="heb">כֵּ֣ס</span> <span class="translit">(kês)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3676.htm">Strong's 3676: </a> </span><span class="str2">A flag, a sail, a flagstaff, a signal, a token</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֔הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3050.htm">Strong's 3050: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will war</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against Amalek</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּֽעֲמָלֵ֑ק</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·mā·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6002.htm">Strong's 6002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from generation</span><br /><span class="heb">מִדֹּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(mid·dōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to generation.”</span><br /><span class="heb">דֹּֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(dōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1755.htm">Strong's 1755: </a> </span><span class="str2">A revolution of time, an age, generation, a dwelling</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/17-16.htm">OT Law: Exodus 17:16 He said Yah has sworn: 'Yahweh will (Exo. 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