29 The two verbs in the temporal clauses are by וְהָיָה כַּאֲשֶׁר (véhaya ka’asher, ̓ as long as” or, “and it was that whenever”). This indicates that the two imperfect tenses should be given a frequentative translation, probably a customary imperfect.
30 Or “lower.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed.

NLTNew Living Translation

As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And when Moses raised his hand, Israel would prevail, but when he rested his hand, Amalek would prevail.

KJV 1900King James Version

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

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