Exodus 32:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 32:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 32:17 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 32:17 — KJV
“And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.”
— Exodus 32:17 (KJV)
Exodus 32:17 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 32:17
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:17: joshua, heard, noise
“So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:17: heard, noise, people
“But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:17: moses, war, camp
“And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. complained: or, were as it were complainers it displeased: Heb. it was evil in the ears of”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:17: heard, people, camp
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 32:17: heard, people, moses
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