Exodus 17:16 Meaning
For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.
Context Explained
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
Deuteronomy 25:19
This verse reiterates God's ongoing conflict with Amalek.
1 Samuel 15:3
Saul's command to destroy Amalek reflects God's judgment on this nation.
Revelation 12:17
The ongoing conflict between the people of God and their enemies is echoed in Revelation.
Source: Exodus 17:16