Exodus 17:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 17:16

BSB
"Indeed," he said, "a hand was lifted up toward the throne of the LORD. The LORD will war against Amalek from generation to generation."
AKJV
For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
CPDV
"The hand of the throne of the Lord, and the war of the Lord, will be against Amalek from generation to generation."
ERV
and he said, The LORD hath sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
NHEB
He said, "A hand upon the throne of the LORD. The LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.'"
SMT
For he will say, Because the hand upon the throne of Jehovah, war to Jehovah with Amalek from generation to generation.

Commentary for Exodus 17:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 17:16
Summary
Divine oath establishes perpetual judgment on nation
Place
Rephidim
Event
God swears eternal war against Amalek
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Curse