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.”

"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
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What does Exodus 17:11 mean?

Exodus 17:11 in the King James Version of the Bible says, "And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed." This verse is a part of the story of the Israelites' battle against the Amalekites. The context…

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The Power of Perseverance: A Lesson from the Battle Against Amalek

In Exodus 17:11, we encounter a remarkable moment in the history of the Israelites as they face off against the formidable Amalekites. The verse states, “And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”…

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The Prayer of Perseverance: Upholding Our Hands to the Lord

Heavenly Father, Creator of all that is good and perfect, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging the great power that lies in the act of prayer and the necessity of seeking Your divine assistance in times of trial. Just as Moses held up his hands in the battle…

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Exodus 17:11
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."
Exodus 17:11-13 - "As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword."
"As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword." - Exodus 17:11-13
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