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It happened, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
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The Power of Intercessory Prayer
All commentators agree that Moses' raised hands symbolize intercessory prayer. God deliberately made the battle's outcome dependent on this act to teach Israel—and the church today—that victory comes through dependence on Him. As one scholar notes, the church's cause is more or less successful as its people are more or less strong in faith and fervent in prayer.
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Exodus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The act represents the efficacy of intercessory prayer—offered undoubtedly by Moses—a point of great importance to the Israelites at that time and …
19th Century
Anglican
When Moses held up his hand ... Israel prevailed, etc. — In order to teach the lesson of the value of intercessory prayer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed With his rod …
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Israel engaged with Amalek in their own necessary defense. God makes his people able and calls them to various services for the good of his church.…
