Exodus 17:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When Moses' hands grew heavy, they took a stone and placed it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other, so his hands remained steady until sunset.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur held up 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.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But Moses'{H4872} hands{H3027} were heavy;{H3515} and they took{H3947} a stone,{H68} and put{H7760} it under him, and he sat{H3427} thereon; and Aaron{H175} and Hur{H2354} stayed up{H8551} his hands,{H3027} the one on the one side,{H259} and the other on the other side;{H259} And his hands{H3027} were steady{H530} until the going down{H935} of the sun.{H8121}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But Moses{H4872}' hands{H3027} were heavy{H3515}; and they took{H3947}{(H8799)} a stone{H68}, and put{H7760}{(H8799)} it under him, and he sat{H3427}{(H8799)} thereon; and Aaron{H175} and Hur{H2354} stayed up{H8551}{(H8804)} his hands{H3027}, the one on the one side{H259}, and the other on the other side{H259}; and his hands{H3027} were steady{H530} until the going down{H935}{(H8800)} of the sun{H8121}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    when Moses handes were weery, they toke a stone and put it vnder him, and he satt doune there on. And Aaron and Hur stayed vpp his handes the one on the one syde and the other on the other syde. And his handes were stedie vntill the sonne was doune.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But Moses hades were heuy, therfore toke they a stone, & layed it vnder him, that he might syt vpon it. And Aaron & Hur stayed vp his hades, the one vpon the one syde, and the other vpon ye other syde. So his handes were stedfast vnto ye Sonne wente downe.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Nowe Moses handes were heauy: therefore they tooke a stone and put it vnder him, and hee sate vpon it: and Aaron and Hur stayed vp his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side: so his hands were steady vntill the going downe of the sunne.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But Moyses hands were heauie, and therfore they toke a stone and put it vnder him, and he sat downe theron: and Aaron and Hur stayed vp his handes, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side: And his handes remayned stedye, vntill the goyng downe of the sunne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But Moses' hands became tired; so they put a stone under him and he took his seat on it, Aaron and Hur supporting his hands, one on one side and one on the other; so his hands were kept up without falling till the sun went down.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • Isa 35:3 : 3 Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble knees.
  • 1 Thess 5:25 : 25 Brothers, pray also for us.
  • Phil 1:19 : 19 For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance.
  • Col 4:2 : 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
  • 2 Cor 1:11 : 11 as you join in helping us through your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.
  • Eph 6:18 : 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and petition. Stay alert with all perseverance as you pray for all the saints.
  • Matt 26:40-45 : 40 Then He returned to His disciples and found them sleeping. "Couldn't you men keep watch with Me for one hour?" He asked Peter. 41 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 A second time He went away and prayed, "My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done." 43 When He came back, He again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. 45 Then He came back to the disciples and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour has come, and the Son of Man is being handed over to sinners.
  • Mark 14:37-40 : 37 Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. "Simon," he said to Peter, "are you asleep? Couldn't you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." 39 Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. 40 When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him.
  • Heb 12:12 : 12 Therefore, strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees.
  • Jas 1:6 : 6 But let him ask in faith, without doubting, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.
  • Ps 35:3 : 3 Draw out the spear and block the way against my pursuers. Say to my soul, 'I am your salvation.'

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