Exodus 17:15

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 17:15

BSB

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

AKJV

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

CPDV

And Moses built an altar. And he called its name, 'The Lord, my Exaltation.' For he said:

ERV

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi:

NHEB

Moses built an altar, and called its name the LORD our Banner.

SMT

And Moses will build an altar, and he will call its name, Jehovah my Standard.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 17:15

AndMosesH4872Proper Name Masculine builtH1129VerbanaltarH4196Noun MasculineandcalledH7121VerbthenameH8034Noun MasculineofitJehovah-nissiH3071Proper Name Location

Commentary for Exodus 17:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 17:15

Summary

Leader constructs monument celebrating divine aid

Place

Rephidim

Event

Moses builds altar honoring God's victory

Estimated Time Period

c. 1250 BC