Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. New Living Translation Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. English Standard Version But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Berean Standard Bible When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. King James Bible But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. New King James Version But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. New American Standard Bible And Moses’ hands were heavy. So they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. So his hands were steady until the sun set. NASB 1995 But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. NASB 1977 But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. Legacy Standard Bible But Moses’ hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other. Thus his hands were steady until the sun set. Amplified Bible But Moses’ hands were heavy and he grew tired. So they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other side; so it was that his hands were steady until the sun set. Christian Standard Bible When Moses’s hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. American Standard Version But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Contemporary English Version After a while, his arms were so tired that Aaron and Hur got a rock for him to sit on. Then they stood beside him and supported his arms in the same position until sunset. English Revised Version But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. GOD'S WORD® Translation Eventually, Moses' hands felt heavy. So Aaron and Hur took a rock, put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron held up one hand, and Hur held up the other. His hands remained steady until sunset. Good News Translation When Moses' arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur brought a stone for him to sit on, while they stood beside him and held up his arms, holding them steady until the sun went down. International Standard Version When Moses' hands became heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, and so his hands were steady until the sun went down. Majority Standard Bible When Moses? hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. NET Bible When the hands of Moses became heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side and one on the other, and so his hands were steady until the sun went down. New Heart English Bible But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side. His hands were steady until sunset. Webster's Bible Translation But Moses's hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat upon it: and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. World English Bible But Moses’ hands were heavy; so they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side. His hands were steady until sunset. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the hands of Moses [are] heavy, and they take a stone and set [it] under him, and he sits on it, and Aaron and Hur have taken hold on his hands, one on this [side] and one on that [side]; and his hands are steadfast until the going in of the sun; Young's Literal Translation And the hands of Moses are heavy, and they take a stone, and set it under him, and he sitteth on it: and Aaron and Hur have taken hold on his hands, on this side one, and on that one, and his hands are stedfast till the going in of the sun; Smith's Literal Translation And the hands of Moses were heavy; and they will take a stone and put under him, and he will sit upon it: and Aaron and Hur took hold upon his hands, one from here, and one from there; and his hands will be in firmness till the sun went forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Moses' hands were heavy: so they took a stone, and put under him, and he sat on it: and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands on both sides. And it came to pass that his hands were not weary until sunset. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the hands of Moses became heavy. And so, taking a stone, they placed it beneath him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur sustained his hands from both sides. And it happened that his hands did not tire until the setting of the sun. New American Bible Moses’ hands, however, grew tired; so they took a rock and put it under him and he sat on it. Meanwhile Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so that his hands remained steady until sunset. New Revised Standard Version But Moses’ hands grew weary; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; so his hands were steady until the sun set. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Moses' hands became tired; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat upon it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, the one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the hands of Moshe were weary and they took a stone and they placed it under him and he sat down upon it and Ahron and Khur were upholding his hands, one from here and one from there, and his hands were in steadfastness until the sun had set. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the hands of Moses were heavy, and they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat upon it; and Aaron and Or supported his hands one on this side and the other on that, and the hands of Moses were supported till the going down of the sun. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Defeat of the Amalekites…11As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. 12When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. 13So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword.… Cross References Numbers 11:14-17 I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me. / If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and let me not see my own wretchedness.” / Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. ... Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees. / Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. / For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up! / Again, if two lie down together, they will keep warm; but how can one keep warm alone? ... 2 Corinthians 1:11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers. Romans 15:1 We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Deuteronomy 1:9-12 At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. ... 1 Samuel 23:16 And Saul’s son Jonathan came to David in Horesh and strengthened his hand in God, 2 Samuel 21:15-17 Once again the Philistines waged war against Israel, and David and his servants went down and fought against the Philistines. But David became exhausted. / Then Ishbi-benob, a descendant of Rapha, whose bronze spear weighed three hundred shekels and who was bearing a new sword, resolved to kill David. / But Abishai son of Zeruiah came to his aid, struck the Philistine, and killed him. Then David’s men swore to him, “You must never again go out with us to battle, so that the lamp of Israel may not be extinguished.” Acts 11:29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. 2 Corinthians 8:13-14 It is not our intention that others may be relieved while you are burdened, but that there may be equality. / At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality. Philippians 1:19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. Colossians 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Treasury of Scripture But Moses hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Moses' hands Matthew 26:40-45 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? … Mark 14:37-40 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour? … Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; stayed up his hands Psalm 35:3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation. Isaiah 35:3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. 2 Corinthians 1:11 Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. Jump to Previous Aaron Hands Heavy Held Hur Moses Moses's Sat Side Steady Stone Sun Sunset Supported ThereonJump to Next Aaron Hands Heavy Held Hur Moses Moses's Sat Side Steady Stone Sun Sunset Supported ThereonExodus 17 1. The people murmur for water to Rephidim6. God send them for water to the rock in Horeb 7. The place is called Massah and Meribah 8. Amalek is overcome by Joshua, while Moses holds up his hand 14. Amalek is doomed to destruction; and Moses builds the altar Jehovah-nissi When Moses’ hands grew heavy This phrase highlights Moses' physical limitations, emphasizing his humanity. In the context of the battle against the Amalekites, Moses' raised hands symbolize intercession and dependence on God for victory. The heaviness of his hands can be seen as a metaphor for the burdens of leadership and the need for support from others. This moment underscores the importance of community and shared responsibility in fulfilling God's purposes. they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt. In this passage, Moses is interceding for Israel during a battle with the Amalekites. 2. Aaron Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel. He assists Moses by holding up his hands during the battle. 3. Hur A lesser-known figure, possibly a leader or elder among the Israelites, who also helps Moses by supporting his hands. 4. The Amalekites A nomadic tribe that attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. They are often seen as representing opposition to God's people. 5. Rephidim The location where the Israelites camped and where the battle with the Amalekites took place. Teaching Points The Importance of Community SupportJust as Moses needed Aaron and Hur, we need the support of our Christian community to persevere in our spiritual battles. Intercession and Perseverance Moses' raised hands symbolize intercession and prayer. We are called to persist in prayer, trusting God for victory. Leadership and Humility Moses' willingness to accept help demonstrates humility. Leaders should recognize their limitations and accept assistance. Spiritual Warfare The battle against the Amalekites represents spiritual warfare. We must remain vigilant and rely on God's strength. God's Faithfulness The victory over the Amalekites is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people when they trust in Him.(12) Moses' hands were heavy.--Moses writes with a clear remembrance of his feelings at the time. His hands, long stretched to heaven, grew weary, "heavy," feeble; he could no longer raise them up, much less stretch them out, by his own muscular energy. They sank down, and dropped by his sides. If the battle was not to be lost, it was necessary to find some remedy. Apparently, Aaron and Hur bethought themselves of an effective remedy, none being suggested by Moses. They took a stone.--Partly to give him a certain amount of rest, but, perhaps, mainly to enable them the better to sustain his hands. The fact is one of those "little" ones, which none but one engaged in the transactions would have been likely to have been acquainted with. (See "Introduction," ? 5) Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands.--Left to himself, Moses had become exhausted both mentally and bodily, and when his hands dropped, had ceased to pray. Sustained physically by his two companions, his mind recovered itself, and was able to renew its supplications and continue them. The result was the victory. Verse 12. - But Moses' hands were heavy. Moses, no doubt, held the rod alternately with one hand and the other, until both were so tired that he could hold them up no longer. It is this natural weariness which is expressed by the words - "his hands were heavy." When Aaron and Hut perceived this, they brought a stone for him to sit on, and then, standing one on either side of him, alternately supported his hands until the sun set and the battle was over. To reward the faith and perseverance of the three, God gave Israel in the end a complete victory.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Moses’מֹשֶׁה֙ (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver hands וִידֵ֤י (wî·ḏê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - fdc Strong's 3027: A hand grew heavy, כְּבֵדִ֔ים (kə·ḇê·ḏîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 3515: Heavy they took וַיִּקְחוּ־ (way·yiq·ḥū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take a stone אֶ֛בֶן (’e·ḇen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 68: A stone and put וַיָּשִׂ֥ימוּ (way·yā·śî·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set it under him, תַחְתָּ֖יו (ṯaḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of and he sat וַיֵּ֣שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on it. עָלֶ֑יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Then Aaron וְאַהֲרֹ֨ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and Hur וְח֜וּר (wə·ḥūr) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2354: Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite held תָּֽמְכ֣וּ (tā·mə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8551: To sustain, to obtain, keep fast, to help, follow close his hands up, בְיָדָ֗יו (ḇə·yā·ḏāw) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand one מִזֶּ֤ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that on each אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first side, אֶחָ֔ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first so that his hands יָדָ֛יו (yā·ḏāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand remained וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be steady אֱמוּנָ֖ה (’ĕ·mū·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 530: Firmness, steadfastness, fidelity until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the sun הַשָּֽׁמֶשׁ׃ (haš·šā·meš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement went down. בֹּ֥א (bō) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links Exodus 17:12 NIVExodus 17:12 NLT Exodus 17:12 ESV Exodus 17:12 NASB Exodus 17:12 KJV Exodus 17:12 BibleApps.com Exodus 17:12 Biblia Paralela Exodus 17:12 Chinese Bible Exodus 17:12 French Bible Exodus 17:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 17:12 But Moses' hands were heavy (Exo. 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