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Exodus, 17

1. And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and [there was] no water for the people to drink.

1. The whole community of the people of Israel moved on from the desert of Sin going from place to place as Yahweh commanded, and encamped at Rephidim. But there was no water to drink.

2. Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD?

2. The people complained to Moses and said, "Give us water to drink." But Moses replied, "Why do you find fault with me? Why do you put Yahweh to the test?"

3. And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore [is] this [that] thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?

3. But the people thirsted for water there and grumbled against Moses, "Why did you make us leave Egypt to have us die of thirst with our children and our cattle?"

4. And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.

4. So Moses cried to Yahweh, "What shall I do with the people? They are almost ready to stone me!"

5. And the LORD said unto Moses, Go on before the people, and take with thee of the elders of Israel; and thy rod, wherewith thou smotest the river, take in thine hand, and go.

5. Yahweh said to Moses, "Go ahead of the people and take with you the elders of Israel. Take with you the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go.

6. Behold, I will stand before thee there upon the rock in Horeb; and thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel.

6. I will stand there before you on the rock at Horeb. You will strike the rock and water will flow from it and the people will drink." Moses did this in the presence of the elders of Israel.

7. And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not?

7. The place was called Massah and Meribah because of the complaints of the Israelites, who tested Yahweh saying, "Is Yahweh with us or not?"

8. Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.

8. When the Israelites were at Rephidim, the Amalekites came and attacked them.

9. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand.

9. So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites in the morning. As for me, I will stand with God's staff in my hand at the top of the hill."

10. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill.

10. Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had directed, while Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill.

11. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

11. It happened that when Moses raised his hands, the Israelites would win but when he lowered them, the Amalekites would have the advantage.

12. But Moses' hands [were] heavy; and they took a stone, and put [it] under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

12. As Moses' arms grew weary they placed a stone for him to sit on while Aaron and Hur on either side held up his arms which remained steadily raised until sunset.

13. And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

13. For his part Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people with the sword.

14. 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.

14. Yahweh then instructed Moses, "Write this in a book as something to be remembered, and make it known in the hearing of Joshua that I will wipe out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven."

15. And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

15. After that Moses built an altar and called it 'Yahweh is my banner,'

16. For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn [that] the LORD [will have] war with Amalek from generation to generation.

16. for he said, "Raise up the standard of Yahweh; Yahweh is at war with the Amalekites from generation to generation."



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17:1-2 - The people murmur over the lack of water at Rephidim, testing Moses' patience and doubting God's presence. This reflects the weakness of faith in times of adversity (see also Numbers 20:2-5 and 1 Corinthians 10:9).

17:5-6 - Moses, under God's guidance, strikes the rock at Horeb, and water flows out. This miracle symbolizes God's power to provide for His people and is a picture of divine grace (see also 1 Corinthians 10:4 and John 4:14).

17:8-9 - The Amalekites attack Israel, and Moses commands Joshua to lead the army. Here we see the need for spiritual and military leadership to protect God's people (see also Deuteronomy 25:17-19 and 1 Timothy 6:12).

17:11-13 - As long as Moses keeps his hands up, Israel prevails in battle. When his hands grow weary, Aaron and Hur support him, symbolizing the power of intercession and community support (see also 1 Timothy 2:1-2 and Exodus 18:12).

17:15-16 - Moses builds an altar and calls it “The Lord is my banner,” proclaiming that God is the protector and victor of His people. This act reflects God’s glory in times of battle and deliverance (see also Psalm 60:4 and Isaiah 11:10).

Versos relacionados con Exodus, 17:

Exodus chapter 17 presents two landmark events: water from the rock and the battle against Amalek. How does God continue to care for and strengthen His people? This pivotal text describes the miracle of water springing from the rock at Horeb and Israel's first battle, won through the intercession of Moses. The chapter covers topics such as faith, leadership and the importance of prayer. Exodus 17 also points to Christ as the spiritual rock. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the deep themes of this inspiring chapter.

1 Corinthians 10:4: "and they drank from the same spiritual fountain; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ." - Paul interprets the rock that produced water in Exodus 17 as a symbol of Christ.

Psalms 78:15-16: "He split the rocks in the desert and gave them water as if from the depths; He made streams out of the flint and made waters flow like rivers." - This psalm recalls the miracle of the water from the rock described in Exodus 17.

Isaiah 48:21: "When he led them through the deserts, they were not thirsty; he made water gush out for them from the rock; He split the rock, and the waters gushed out." - Isaiah refers to the event of Exodus 17, remembering God's provision in the wilderness.

Deuteronomy 25:17-18: "Remember what the Amalekites did to you on the way when you left Egypt. When you were tired and exhausted, they surprised you on the way and eliminated all the stragglers; they did not fear God." - This passage recalls the battle against the Amalekites described in Exodus 17.

1 Samuel 15:2-3: "This is what the Lord of hosts says: I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they attacked them as they left Egypt. Now go, attack the Amalekites and completely destroy everything that belongs to them." - This passage references the battle against the Amalekites in Exodus 17, showing its long-term consequences.

FAQ:

How did God provide water for the Israelites at Rephidim?

God commanded Moses to strike a rock at Horeb, from which water would flow to quench the Israelites' thirst. (Exodus 17:6)

Who are the Amalekites and how do the Israelites confront them?

The Amalekites attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses ordered Joshua to lead the battle while he, with the help of Aaron and Hur, held up his hands. (Exodus 17:8-13)

What does the name "Massa and Meribah" mean in Exodus 17?

Massah and Meribah mean "test" and "strife," respectively, referring to the Israelites' complaint and test with God over the lack of water. (Exodus 17:7)

How does God ensure the Israelites' victory over the Amalekites?

God promised that the battle against the Amalekites would be a continual struggle, but He assured the Israelites of victory through their perseverance and trust in God. (Exodus 17:14-16)

What is the importance of the altar "The Lord is My Banner"?

Moses built an altar and called it "The Lord Is My Banner" to remind the Israelites of God's victory over the Amalekites and His faithfulness. (Exodus 17:15)


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