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Exodus 17:11 Cross-References
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“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
Exodus 17:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 17:11
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed—The raised hand holding God's rod demonstrates that victory depends on intercession, not military might alone. The Hebrew גָּבַר (gavar, 'prevailed, was strong') shows the battle's tide turning based on Moses' arm position. This cannot be magic—the rod's power flows from covenant relationship with YHWH. Raised hands represent prayer, worship, and dependence on God (Ps 141:2, 1 Tim 2:8). When Moses' strength fails, Israel fails, showing that spiritual weakness enables enemy v...
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Cross-References for Exodus 17:11
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“lifting up holy hands without anger and doubting.”
“and pray for one another”
“and not give up”
“that God is for me.”