Exodus 17:12

What does Exodus 17:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 17:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But Moses' hands became tired; so they put a stone under him and he took his seat on it, Aaron and Hur supporting his hands, one on one side and one on the other; so his hands were kept up without falling till the sun went down.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the hands of Moses <FI>are<Fi> heavy, and they take a stone, and set <FI>it<Fi> under him, and he sitteth on it: and Aaron and Hur have taken hold on his hands, on this side one, and on that one, and his hands are stedfast till the going in of the sun;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Moses's hands were heavy: so they took a stone, and put under him, and he sat on it: and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands on both sides. And it came to pass, that his hands were not weary until sunset.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Moses' hands were heavy; then they took a stone, and put [it] under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on this side, and one on that side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

Context

v.11And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

v.12This passage

v.13And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 35:3

    Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.

  • Matthew 26:40

    And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

  • Philippians 1:19

    For I know that this shall turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

  • Colossians 4:2

    Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

  • 2 Corinthians 1:11

    ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

  • James 1:6

    But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

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