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Exodus 17:15 Cross-References

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And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi: Jehovahnissi: that is, The LORD my banner

Exodus 17:15 (KJV)

Historical Context for Exodus 17:15

People Mentioned

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Mosesled Israel out of Egypt in the Exodus (EXO 13:3)
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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Exodus 17:15

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi—Moses' altar commemorates victory through worship. The name יְהוָה נִסִּי (YHWH-Nissi, 'The LORD is my banner') proclaims that God Himself is Israel's standard/ensign under which they fought. Ancient armies rallied around visible banners; Israel rallies around invisible YHWH. The altar's name teaches that worship recognizes God as source of victory. This anticipates Christ lifted up on the cross becoming the banner drawing all nations (John 12:32, Isa 11:10). The altar at Rephidim—place of thirst and warfare—shows that locations ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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