Exodus 17:14

Translations

Modern

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.”

Traditional

And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.

Literal

And YHWH said to Moses, “Write this for a memorial in the book, and put it in the ears of Joshua, that I will surely blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under the heavens.”

Latin

Dixit autem Dominus ad Moysen: Scribe hoc ob monimentum in libro, et trade auribus Josue: delebo enim memoriam Amalec sub cælo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as a reminder and recite it to Joshua, because I will utterly blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven.”

Notes

Exodus 17:14–16

The Amalekites attacked Israel without cause. They attacked the people through whom God was bringing blessing to the world. Because of this, they brought God’s lasting anger on themselves.

God can stretch out his hand to bless people. He can also stretch out his hand to judge and punish. If people refuse his blessing, they experience his judgment instead (see 1 Samuel 15).

Exodus 17:8–16

Israel defeated the Amalekites only because God blessed them and took care of them.

Theme notes and profiles

Joshua Moses The Amalekites Complete Dedication Complete Destruction The Written Word

Events

Wilderness Wanderingsc. 1491 BC

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And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel.
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It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.

People

Joshua: Moses' assistant who led Israel into Canaan Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Amalek: A nomadic people, descendants of Esau, enemies of Israel

Glossary

Aaron Amalek, Amalekites Arabia, Arabs Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Genesis, Book of Joshua (Person) Numbers, Book of Pentateuch Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Amalekites: Prophecies Against Books: Divine Communications Recorded In Intercession: Answered: During the Battle with the Amalekites Prayer: Answered: Moses, in the Battle with the Amalekites The Amalekites: Doomed to Utter Destruction for Opposing Israel The Theocracy: or Immediate Government by God: Consisted in His: Proclaiming War

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