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Berean Standard Bible

“As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.”

Exodus 17:11

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Israel is attacked by the Amalekites at Rephidim while Joshua leads the fighting in the valley. Moses climbs a hill with Aaron and Hur, holding the staff of God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.

World English Bible (WEB)

When Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed. When he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now while Moses' hand was lifted up, Israel was the stronger: but when he let his hand go down, Amalek became the stronger.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y sucedía que cuando alzaba Moisés su mano, Israel prevalecía; mas cuando él bajaba su mano, prevalecía Amalec.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mientras Moisés mantenía los brazos en alto, Israel ganaba, pero cuando los bajaba, entonces los amalecitas comenzaban a ganar terreno.

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