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Exodus 17:16 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Exodus 17:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 17 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Because: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc the LORD hath: Heb. the hand upon the throne of the LORD”
Exodus 17:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 17:16
For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation—The phrase 'the LORD hath sworn' (כִּי־יָד עַל־כֵּס יָהּ, literally 'for a hand upon the throne of Yah') indicates divine oath tied to God's throne. Amalek's attack on God's people constitutes attack on God's sovereignty. The declaration of perpetual war 'from generation to generation' (מִדֹּר דֹּר, midor dor) means no peace treaty with flesh is possible—believers war against sin until death. Amalek's utter destruction in Deuteronomy 25:19 and Esther's Haman (Agagite, Amalekite descen...
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Cross-References for Exodus 17:16
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“Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.”
“heaven is my throne”
“and the earth a footstool for my feet. What kind of house will you build me?' says the Lord; 'or what is the place of my rest?”