Exodus 17:16 ““Indeed,” he said, “a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD…”

Exodus 17:16

“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

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

He said, “The LORD has sworn: ‘The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.’”

American Standard Version

and he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Geneva Bible 1599

Also he said, The Lord hath sworne, that he will haue warre with Amalek from generation to generation.

Darby Translation

And he said, For the hand is on the throne of Jah; Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation!

Young's Literal Translation

and saith, 'Because a hand [is] on the throne of Jah, war [is] to Jehovah with Amalek from generation — generation.'

Bible in Basic English

For he said, The Lord has taken his oath that there will be war with Amalek from generation to generation.

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In context

15And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.

Read Exodus 17