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Exodus 17:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Exodus 17:7-9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 He named the place Massah[a] and Meribah[b](A) because the Israelites complained, and because they tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”
The Amalekites Attack
8 At Rephidim, Amalek[c](B) came and fought against Israel. 9 Moses said to Joshua,(C) “Select some men for us and go fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with God’s staff in my hand.”
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- Exodus 17:7 = testing
- Exodus 17:7 = arguing
- Exodus 17:8 A semi-nomadic people descended from Amalek, a grandson of Esau; Gn 36:12
Exodus 17:7-9
New International Version
Exodus 17:7-9
New International Version
7 And he called the place Massah[a](A) and Meribah[b](B) because the Israelites quarreled and because they tested the Lord saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”
The Amalekites Defeated
8 The Amalekites(C) came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim.(D) 9 Moses said to Joshua,(E) “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff(F) of God in my hands.”
Footnotes
- Exodus 17:7 Massah means testing.
- Exodus 17:7 Meribah means quarreling.
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