According to the book of exodus, jehovahnissi is the name given by moses to the alter which he built in commemoration of the discomfiture of the amalekites at rephidim in exodus 17. It does not even once mention gods distinctive name jehovah. Moses, after the children of israel defeated the amalekites, built an altar and named it jehovah nissi. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Free reading plans and devotionals related to exodus 17. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived. Darby bible translation and moses built an altar, and called the name of it. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb so the pastor decided that if he tied a rope to his car and drove until the tree bent down, he could then reach up and get the kitten.
Jps old testament and moses built an altar, and called the name of it adonainissi. The background of the name jehovahnissi involves the israelites wandering in the desert after leaving their bondage in egypt. New life version moses built an altar and gave it the name the lord is my banner. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Jehovahrapha more properly yahwehrapha means the lord who heals in hebrew. Jehovahnissi more properly yahwehnissi means the lord is our banner in hebrew. The prophet wbo announced the wrath of jehovah against baasha. It is generally translated in english bibles as the l ord. The only possible argument that can be offered in favor of this approach is that it calls attention to the fact that the personal name for god is being used. Jehovahnissi, meaning the lord our banner new life version moses built an altar and gave it the name the lord is my banner. Jehovah nissi the lord my banner by alicia blackwood. Moses, recognizing that the lord was israels banner under which they defeated the amalekites, builds an altar named jehovahnissi the lord our banner.
The people find themselves fighting a great enemy, the amalekites an enemy that that just keeps coming. This course has been followed by the american standard version 1901, seven times in the king james version 1611, and by the new world translation of jehovah witnesses. The name i used in the lesson was jehovah nissi, which means god is my banner. And he calls his followers to fight against the wiles of their amalek. Jehovahnissi jehovah my banner, the title given by moses to the altar which he erected on the hill on the top of which he stood with uplifted hands while israel prevailed over their enemies the amalekites exodus 17.
You can do this in confidence because each of gods names in scripture reveals an aspect of his nature suited to the need of the moment. To call on gods name in prayer is to appeal to that aspect of his character that relates to. In 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. Why do some bible translations not use the name jehovah. Names, titles, and descriptions of god worship and the word. New american standard version 1995 and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovah nissi. When your battle is over you will have the right to replace your enemys flag with your own. The background of the name jehovahnissi involves the israelites wandering in the desert after leaving their bondage in. The first name that we will focus on is jehovah nissi the lord is my banner. Imagine that, only 5 babies in texas have the same name as.
International standard bible encyclopaedia jehovahnissi. Jehovah jireh jehovah yhwh will provide according to the book of genesis, the place in the land of moriah. New international version niv holy bible, new international version. In many modern christian translations, such as the new international version, the name is translated the l ord is my banner. During israels battle with amalek, moses stood on the hilltop with the rod of god in his hand. The new international version is a completely new translation of the holy bible made by over a hundred scholars working directly from the best available hebrew, aramaic and greek texts. So the sacred name of god was written yhwh and likely was pronounced yahweh. Jehovah my banner, the title given by moses to the altar which he erected on the hill on the top of which he stood with uplifted hands while israel prevailed over their enemies the amalekites exodus 17. Jehovahnissi international standard bible encyclopedia. Tomorrow i will stand on the hilltop with gods staff in my hand. Darby bible translation and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovahnissi. And whithersoever we go, this banner is to be unfurled. And moses built an altar and called its name, thelordismybanner.
Jehovah nissi the lord my banner jehovah nissi the banner of the cross jehovah nissi the god of victory jehovahnissi exd 17. New century version then moses built an altar and named it the lord is my banner. When references are found in other reference tools, a hyperlink will appear in the righthand column, allowing you to move to that resource and expand your bible study. Lord my banner jehovah nissi lord of all the earth lord of heaven and earth lord of kings lord of hostspowers jehovah sabaoth lord our god lord our maker lord our righteousness jehovah tsidkenu lord our shepherd jehovah rohi lord our shield lord who heals jehovah rapha lord who is there jehovah shammah lord who makes you holy jehovah mekoddishkem lord who strikes the. The background of the name jehovah nissi involves the israelites. We are a pentecostal church aiming at reaching the unreached with the gospel of jesus christ. The new international version and the tetragrammaton. Todays new international version jehovah is a god around whom his people can rally for protection and help. Jehovah is a pronunciation of the hebrew consonants of yhwh the sacred name of the god of israel revealed in the hebrew bible and the vowels of adonai hebrew for my lord when the hebrew bible was first written down in the hebrew language, they wrote only with consonants, not vowels. Jehovah nissi jehovah my banner, the title given by moses to the altar which he erected on the hill on the top of which he stood with uplifted hands while israel prevailed over their enemies the amalekites ex.
The challenge of knowing god by name watchtower online library. Jehovah nissithe lord my banner by alicia blackwood. Set it on high for all to see that jehovah nissi is your god who has. Psalm 54 new international version niv for the director of music. We first encounter the name of god, jehovah nissi in the book of exodus. The worlds most popular bible translation today is the new international version. International standard bible encyclopaedia jehovah nissi. A spokesman for the protestantsponsored new international version, published in english in 1978, wrote. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on a mountain i will show you. World english bible moses built an altar, and called its name yahweh our banner. Jehovahnissi international standard bible encyclopaedia. We rally around him for unity, direction, courage, and victory. Yhwh, the proper name of the god of israel in the hebrew bible and one of the seven names of god in judaism the consensus among scholars is that the historical vocalization of the tetragrammaton at the time of the redaction of the torah 6th century bce is. It had its beginning in 1965 when, after several years of exploratory study by committees from the christian reformed church and the national.
As jehovah nissi did the lord reveal himself to israel when he delivered his people from amalek their enemy, whose remembrance even the lord would utterly put out from under heaven, though he would have war with him from generation to generation exodus 17. King james version and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovahnissi. New king james and moses built an altar and called its name, thelordismybanner. The name jehovahnissi appears only once in the bible, in exodus 17. Septuagint translates the lord my refuge, deriving nicci from nuc, to flee.
Moses built an altar there and called it jehovahnissi meaning jehovah is my flag. A submission from india says the name nissi means gift of god and is of hebrew origin a submission from india says the name nissi means sign and is of hebrew origin according to a user from united kingdom, the name nissi is of hebrew origin and means the lord. Jehovah nissi more properly yahweh nissi means the lord is our banner in hebrew. Come out from it and be pure, you who carry the vessels of the lord. Darby bible translation and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovah nissi. Social security administration data, the first name nissi is not a popular baby girls name in texas. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. In the king james version published in the 1930 gods name appeared 7 times and now in 1986 when the niv was published jehovah s name does not appear with the exception in the preface and in the foot notes of gen 2. Praying through the names of god is a tool you can use to call on the name of god for a specific need.
Jehovah nissi mcclintock and strongs bible encyclopedia je ho. Jehovahnissi encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Oh how amazing it is to realize that our god fights for us even when we dont see it. In many modern christian translations, such as the new international version, the name is translated the lord is my banner. Holy bible, new international version anglicized, niv. King james bible and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovahnissi. New international version moses built an altar and called it the lord is my banner. Pronunciation of jehovah nissi with 2 audio pronunciations, 10 translations and more for jehovah nissi. So moses named the altar which he reared to signalize the defeat of the amalekites by israel under joshua, at rephidim ex 17. Jan 02, 2020 the name jehovahnissi appears only once in the bible, in exodus 17. Paul, for it is the power of god unto salvation to every one that believeth, for therein is the righteousness or truth of god revealed from faith to faith romans 1. So moses named the altar which he reared to signalize the defeat of the amalekites by israel under joshua, at rephidim exodus 17. Jehovah nissi fellowship, cuddapah, andhra pradesh, india. Oh how refreshing it is to note that our redeemer is still alive.
Moses said to joshua, select some men for us, and go fight against amalek. According to the book of exodus in the bible, jehovahnissi hebrew. Nes, nes, from which nissi now understood to be derived, means banner in hebrew. See more ideas about christian quotes, bible quotes and bible verses. And moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovah nissi. It is a type and picture of the cross of jesus christ. Youll also receive email updates, articles, and special offers from. God says to the people of israel, if you listen carefully to the lord your god and do what is right in his eyes, if. The highest recorded use of the first name nissi was in 2016 with a total of 33 babies.
Apr 26, 2020 and the word was with god, and the word was god. Jehovah jireh jehovahnissi ancient of days an appellate of jehovah daniel 7. American standard version 1901 then moses put up an altar and gave it the name of yahweh nissi. Moses, after the children of israel defeated the amalekites, built an. Jehovahnissi definition and meaning bible dictionary. Jehovah is a distinctive name for god and ideally we should have used it. King james version 1611 and moses built an altar, and called the name of it iehouah nissi. Nissi is the same word that is used when moses would make the serpent of brass and lift it up for the salvation of the people.
The name jehovah nissi appears only once in the bible, in exodus 17. Take a peek at the context with me from verses 916. New revised standard and moses built an altar and called it, the lord is my banner. In many modern biblical translations, such as the new international version, the name is translated the lord is my banner.
Jehovah nissi, meaning the lord our banner international standard bible encyclopedia is linked to the additional resources available on. Tomorrow i will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of god in my hand. The first word of the phrase is the tetragrammaton. Jehovah nissi international ministries home facebook. Abraham named this place after jehovah provided a ram to sacrifice in place of isaac wikipedia. Edwin h palmer, executive secretary for the niv committee, was asked about that. According to 17th chapter of the book of exodus in the bible, jehovahnissi hebrew. Jehovah nissi, a symbolical name of an altar in the desert. Basic english bible and moses built an altar, and called the name of it jehovah nissi. Nissi according to the book of exodus, jehovah nissi is the name of the memorial altar erected by moses after the nation of israel won the battle against the amalekites at rephidim in. Jehovahjireh jehovahnissi ancient of days an appellate of jehovah daniel 7. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the.
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