Exodus 17:15 bbe — Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:

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"Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:"

— Exodus 17:15, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it JEHOVAH–nissi:”
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ASV
“And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi; ”
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WEB
“Moses built an altar, and called its name Yahweh our Banner.”
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NET
“Moses built an altar, and he called it“The LORD is my Banner,””
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Exodus 17 — Context

But Moses' hands became tired; so they put a stone under him and he took his seat on it, Aaron and Hur supporting his hands, one on one side and one on the other; so his hands were kept up without falling till the sun went down.

And Joshua overcame Amalek and his people with the sword.

And the Lord said to Moses, Make a record of this in a book, so that it may be kept in memory, and say it again in the ears of Joshua: that all memory of Amalek is to be completely uprooted from the earth.

Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:

For he said, The Lord has taken his oath that there will be war with Amalek from generation to generation.

Exodus 17:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 17:15 say?

Exodus 17:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:”

Where is Exodus 17:15 in the Bible?

Exodus 17:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 17, verse 15.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 17:15.

What translation should I read Exodus 17:15 in?

Exodus 17:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 17:15?

Exodus 17:15 reads (BBE): “Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 17:15 bbe — Then Moses put up an altar and gave it the name of Yahweh-nissi:

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