King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Jehovah-Nissi
CategoryName of God / Hebrew Term
Modern Equivalent"The LORD is my banner" — God as the source of victory in battle.
KJV Word TypeProper Noun (divine name)
DefinitionThe name Moses gave to the altar he built after Israel's victory over the Amalekites at Rephidim, where Joshua fought while Moses held up his hands and Aaron and Hur supported him. It means "The LORD is my banner" — acknowledging that victory belongs to God alone.
Key Verses"And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi." (Exodus 17:15)