Exodus 17:16
“For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For he said, because the Lord hath sworn,.... So some Jewish writers (b) take it for an oath, as we do; or "because the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Because the Lord hath sworn - This rendering is incorrect. Our translators regard the expression as a solemn…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek, etc. - This is no translation of the words כי יד על כס יה…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 17:8-16
We have here the story of the war with Amalek, which, we may suppose, was the first that was recorded in the book of the…