{"id":1322,"date":"2013-03-17T09:30:43","date_gmt":"2013-03-17T13:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/?page_id=1322"},"modified":"2020-08-28T19:48:32","modified_gmt":"2020-08-28T23:48:32","slug":"yhwh-nissi-jehovah-nissi-the-lord-is-my-banner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/names-of-god\/yhwh-nissi-jehovah-nissi-the-lord-is-my-banner\/","title":{"rendered":"YHWH Nissi (Jehovah Nissi): The LORD is My Banner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<h1>YHWH Nissi: The LORD is My Banner (Exodus 17:15)<\/h1>\n<p>And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The LORD Is My Banner,<br \/>\n<i>(Exodus 17:15 ESV)<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Derivations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>YHWH: from the Hebrew word \u201chavah\u201d, meaning \u201cto be\u201d or \u201cbeing\u201d. Closely associated with the Hebrew word \u201cchavah\u201d, meaning \u201cto live\u201d or \u201clife\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Nissi: from the Hebrew word n\u0113s, meaning a flag, sail, by implication a flagstaff ; generally a signal; figurative a token :- banner, pole, sail, (en-)sign, standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The LORD is My Banner<\/h2>\n<p>This is a story of bad news and good news, much like the history of the Israelites. As in our last study on Jehovah Raphah, The LORD Who Heals, we need to look at the back story of the situation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Miraculously, at Marah, they were given sweet water to drink <i>(Exodus 15:25)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>They were led to a resting place at Elim <i>(Exodus 15:27)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Journeyed into the Wilderness of Sin, somewhere between Elim and Sinai <i>(Exodus 16:1)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Roughly 45 days after leaving Egypt triumphantly, and witnessing at least three recorded miracles, they grumbled against Moses and Aaron about being hungry <i>(Exodus 16:2-3)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>The LORD their God (YHWH their Elohim) provided <i>(Exodus 16:11-20)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>They left the Wilderness of Sin, but not their sinful nature <i>(Exodus 17:1)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Camped at Rephidim, and found no water, so they complained again <i>(Exodus 17:1-2)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>The LORD provided water at Horeb, using Moses\u2019 staff <i>(Exodus 5-6)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Bad News: Sin has consequences<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The Amalekites attacked Israel in the wilderness\n<ul>\n<li>Amalek was a grandson of Esau, who despised spiritual things and sold his birthright<br \/>\n<i>(Genesis 36:12)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>He was the first enemy of the redeemed Israel, God\u2019s chosen people<i> (Numbers 24:20)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>His people became a thorn in the flesh for the Israelites<br \/>\n<i>(Exodus 17:16, Deuteronomy 25:17-18)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>The Amalekites were the immediate cause of Saul\u2019s rejection as king of Israel<br \/>\n<i>(1 Samuel 15:17-33)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>An Amalekite killed Saul &#8211; or at least claimed to <i>(2 Samuel 1:1-10)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Haman was an Amalekite, or Agagite <i>(Esther 3:1, 8:3)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Snakes attacked the Israelites <i>(Numbers 21:4-8)<\/i>\n<ul>\n<li>Coming from a victory, the Israelites complained, again <i>(Numbers 21:1-5)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Many died from the bites of the snake <i>(Numbers 21:6)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Good News: The LORD is My Banner gives victory over sin<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Faith engenders obedience which brings victory\n<ul>\n<li>Joshua <i>(literally Jehovah saved)<\/i> obeyed <i>(Exodus 17:10)<\/i> and won <i>(Exodus 17:13)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Moses lifted up the banner, Elohim\u2019s staff <i>(Exodus 17:9, 11)<\/i>, and Joshua won<\/li>\n<li>Aaron and Hur supported Moses\u2019 hands <i>(Exodus 17:12)<\/i>, and Joshua won<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Faith engenders obedience which brings healing\n<ul>\n<li>Moses obeyed God, made the bronze snake and mounted it on a pole &#8211; same Hebrew word as banner <i>(Numbers 21:8-9a)<\/i><\/li>\n<li>Whoever obeyed and looked on the bronze snake recovered and lived <i>(Numbers 21:9b)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Faith engenders obedience which brings eternal life <i>(John 3:14)<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Looking back to see ahead<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Jehovah Jireh provided the lamb<\/li>\n<li>Jehovah Raphah provides the healing<\/li>\n<li>Jehovah Nissi provides the victory<b> <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Praying to God by Name<\/h1>\n<p>From \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Praying-Names-God-Daily-Guide\/dp\/0310253535\/ref=as_li_ss_mfw?&amp;linkCode=wey&amp;tag=promotionsnor-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Praying the Names of God<\/a>\u201d by Ann Spangler<\/p>\n<h3>Reflect On:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exodus 17:8-15<\/h3>\n<p>Praise God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because there is no greater power in heaven or on earth.<br \/>\nOffer Thanks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For God&#8217;s power at work in your life.<br \/>\nConfess:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your tendency to try to fight your own battles in your own strength.<br \/>\nAsk God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To increase your faith in his desire to use his power on your behalf.<\/p>\n<h3>Reflect On:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Numbers 21:4-9<\/h3>\n<p>Praise God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For the gift of his Son.<br \/>\nOffer Thanks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That God provided a remedy for our sin.<br \/>\nConfess:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any complaints or bitterness you may have harbored toward God.<br \/>\nAsk God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To increase your faith in his goodness and his love.<\/p>\n<h3>Reflect On:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Isaiah 49:22-25<\/h3>\n<p>Praise God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For his power to save the children in your life.<br \/>\nOffer Thanks:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For God&#8217;s promise of help.<br \/>\nConfess:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Any lack of faith, fueled by disappointment.<br \/>\nAsk God:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 To arouse your fighting spirit on behalf of your children.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b>A Hymn (loosely) based on Jehovah Nissi<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>JEHOVAH-NISSI<br \/>\nThe LORD My Banner<\/p>\n<p>By whom was David taught,<br \/>\nTo aim the dreadful blow,<br \/>\nWhen he Goliath fought,<br \/>\nAnd laid the Gittite low<br \/>\nNo sword nor spear the stripling took,<br \/>\nBut chose a pebble from the brook.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Twas Israel&#8217;s GOD and king,<br \/>\nWho sent him to the fight;<br \/>\nWho gave him strength to sling,<br \/>\nAnd skill to aim aright.<br \/>\nYe feeble saints your strength endures,<br \/>\nBecause young David&#8217;s GOD is yours.<\/p>\n<p>Who ordered Gideon forth,<br \/>\nTo storm th&#8217; invaders&#8217; camp,<br \/>\nWith arms of little worth,<br \/>\nA pitcher and a lamp?<br \/>\nThe trumpets made his coming known,<br \/>\nAnd all the host was overthrown.<\/p>\n<p>Oh! I have seen the day,<br \/>\nWhen with a single word,<br \/>\nGOD helping me to say,<br \/>\nMy trust is in the LORD;<br \/>\nMy soul has quell&#8217;d a thousand foes,<br \/>\nFearless of all that could oppose.<\/p>\n<p>But unbelief, self-will,<br \/>\nSelf-righteousness and pride,<br \/>\nHow often do they steal<br \/>\nMy weapon from my side?<br \/>\nYet David&#8217;s LORD, and Gideon&#8217;s friend,<br \/>\nWill help his servant to the end.<\/p>\n<p><i>William Cowper<br \/>\nFrom Olney Hymns, published in 1779<br \/>\nTaken from &#8220;William Cowper&#8217;s Olney Hymns&#8221;, p 30<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YHWH Nissi: The LORD is My Banner (Exodus 17:15) And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The LORD Is My Banner, (Exodus 17:15 ESV) Derivations YHWH: from the Hebrew word \u201chavah\u201d, meaning \u201cto be\u201d or \u201cbeing\u201d. Closely associated with the Hebrew word \u201cchavah\u201d, meaning \u201cto live\u201d or \u201clife\u201d Nissi: from the&hellip; <\/p>\n<div class=\"readmore-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/names-of-god\/yhwh-nissi-jehovah-nissi-the-lord-is-my-banner\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1197,"menu_order":10,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1322","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P1MnZf-lk","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1322"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5031,"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1322\/revisions\/5031"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jdackerman.com\/miscellany\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}