Jehovah-Nissi

Illustration of Jehovah-Nissi

Jehovah-Nissi (ื™ึฐื”ื•ึธื” ื ึดืกึดึผื™) means 'The LORD Is My Banner,' named by Moses in Exodus 17:15 after Israel's victory over Amalek. The Hebrew 'nes' refers to a banner raised to rally troops and signal victory. As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed. This name reveals God as the rallying point and source of victory in every spiritual battle His people face.

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Meaning: The LORD Is My Banner

First Usage: Exodus 17:15

Key Passages

Moses Builds an Altar

Exodus 17:15-16

A15nd Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

16 For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

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Did You Know?

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Jehovah Nissi means "The Lord Is My Banner." The name was given after the battle with Amalek. Moses raised his hands and the battle turned. The banner was not a flag. It was the presence of God with His people.

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The Lord goes before us into battle. We do not fight in our own strength. The banner over us is love, and the victory is His. The name is for those who are under attack.

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In the wilderness, the people complained and faced enemies. Jehovah Nissi was the reminder that their protection was not their weapons but the God who fought for them.