Hebrew YHWH-Nissi (יְהוָה נִסִּי). Given by Moses after Israel defeats Amalek with Moses's hands held up by Aaron and Hur. The banner / standard imagery (a nes) is a rallying-point in battle; YHWH himself is the rallying-point.
YHWH-Nissi — the LORD my banner
Ex 17:15 — Rephidim, after the Amalek battle.
Primary passage:Exodus 17:15 →
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1. And all the congregation. Scarcely was the sedition of the people about the want of food set at rest when they again rebel on the subject of drink. They ought, at least, to have learnt from the manna, that as often as necessity pressed upon them, they should have…
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