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The LORD is My Banner
Commentators unanimously explain that "Jehovah-nissi" means "The LORD is my banner." The altar's name was a powerful declaration that victory came not from Israel's strength but from God Himself. He is the standard under which His people rally and find protection, ensuring all glory goes to Him.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 17:15
18th Century
Theologian
Jehovah-nissi - See the margin, "Jehovah my banner." As a proper name, the Hebrew word is rightly preserved. The meaning is evidently that t…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 17:15
19th Century
Bishop
Moses built an altar. —Primarily, no doubt, to sacrifice thank-offerings upon it, as an acknowledgment of the Divine merc…
John Calvin
On Exodus 17:15
16th Century
Theologian
And Moses built an altar. The purpose of this was that not he alone, but the whole people, should testify to their gratitude by solemn sac…
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John Gill
On Exodus 17:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses built an altar
On Horeb, as Aben Ezra; on the top of the hill, as Ben Gersom, where sacrifices of thanksgi…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 17:8–16
17th Century
Minister
Israel engaged with Amalek in their own necessary defense. God makes his people able and calls them to various services for the good of his church.…