Exodus 17:16

What does Exodus 17:16 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 17:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

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

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and saith, `Because a hand <FI>is<Fi> on the throne of Jah, war <FI>is<Fi> to Jehovah with Amalek from generation--generation.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Because the hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord shall be against Amalec, from generation to generation.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.15And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi;

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Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 66:1

    Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest?

  • Psalms 21:8

    Thy hand will find out all thine enemies; Thy right hand will find out those that hate thee.

  • Acts 7:49

    The heaven is my throne, And the earth the footstool of my feet: What manner of house will ye build me? saith the Lord: Or what is the place of my rest?

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