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The Compound Names of Jehovah: Jireh, Rapha, Nissi Purpose: There is no better way to discover what God is like than to look at His names. In the names considered in this material, we seek to understand how He cares for us.
Jehovah Nissi - Nissi means flag which translates the name to "The Lord is My Banner." El Qanna - Qanna means jealous, which speaks of His nature as a Jealous God who cannot stand other gods before Him as mentioned six times in the Bible.
Knowing God by His personal names is one of the greatest privileges for followers of Christ. The word God is found throughout the Bible, but the Lord reveals Himself more personally through the names with which He introduces Himself in Scripture. These names help us when we address Him in prayer.
Jehovah Nissi – The Lord My Banner. Jehovah Nissi is the hebrew name of God that means Lord My Banner. Under God’s banner, we move from victory to victory. “Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57 NASB)
When Moses names the altar, “Jehovah Nissi – The LORD is my banner,” we know it is significant. We know it is for remembrance, but what else is it, and what does it mean for God to be our banner today?
One of the most inspiring names of God is Jehovah-Nissi, which means "The Lord Our Banner." This name is mentioned in the Bible in Exodus 17:15, where Moses built an altar and called it Jehovah-Nissi after the Israelites had defeated the Amalekites in battle.
Jehovah Nissi may not rank high on the list of names we use for God, but it has a particularly special meaning. "Jehovah Nissi," which translates to "The Lord is My Banner," is a powerful testament to God's role as our protector and leader in the battlefield of life.
Finally, because the Bible instructs us to honor, fear, and respect God and to not use His name in vain, we need to know exactly what His names are and what they mean. Today, we look at the name Jehovah. Today’s Name: Jehovah-Nissi An encounter with Jehovah-Nissi. Moses encountered Jehovah-Nissi in Rephidim when the Amalekites came to fight ...
Jehovah Nissi. Jehovah Nissi means “The Lord Is My Banner.” This name for God appears in Exodus 17:15—the only place it occurs in the Bible. It combines Jehovah (Yahweh)—the most frequently used name for God—with the Hebrew word, for a “banner” or a “flag.” In most English translations of the Bible this verse reads:
Jehovah Nissi is one of the names of God you often hear quoted during spiritual warfare and praise and worship sessions. It’s a powerful proclamation of victory and conquering new territory. But why is that the case?