Exodus 17:16

KJV

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

— Exodus 17:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Exodus Chapter 17 connects to 4 cross-references. The Israelites again quarrel with Moses about water at Massah and Meribah; God instructs Moses to strike the rock at Horeb, and water flows out. The Amalekites attack Israel at Rephidim; Joshua leads the battle while Moses holds up his …

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Other Translations

ASV

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

YLT

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

BBE

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

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