Exodus 17:15 Meaning
And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi:
Context Explained
13And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.
14And 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.
15And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi:
16For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Psalm 20:5
Both verses celebrate God's deliverance and victory.
1 Corinthians 15:57
This verse emphasizes thanks to God for victory through Jesus.
Revelation 7:10
The ultimate victory of God is celebrated in Revelation, linking back to the theme of victory in Exodus.
Source: Exodus 17:15