Exodus 17:13
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.”
חֶרֶב
A sword, a cutting weapon. Chereb. Reckless words wound like a sword. Wise words bring healing. The tongue is more powerful than any physical weapon.
עַם
people/ its
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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עֲמָלֵק
Amalek
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עֲמָלֵק
Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
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יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Joshua
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יְהוֹשׁוּעַ
Jehoshua (i.e. Joshua), the Jewish leader
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