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And he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Because the Lord has sworn - This rendering is incorrect. Our translators regard the expression as a solemn asseveration by the throne of Go…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Because the Lord has sworn that the Lord will be at war with Amalek.— Heb., because (his) hand is against th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For he said, Because the Lord.194 He confirms by repetition the same declaration which he had recently pronounced from the mout…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he said, because the Lord has sworn
So some Jewish writers F2 take it for an oath, as we do; or "beca…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel engaged with Amalek in their own nece ary defense. God makes his people able and calls them to various services for the good of his church. …

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