What does Jehovah Nissi mean?
Quick answer
Jehovah Nissi ("the LORD is my banner") is the name Moses gave to an altar after Israel’s victory over the Amalekites (Exodus 17:15). God himself is the rallying point, the banner under which his people fight and win.
Moses held up his hands while Joshua fought; when Moses’ arms tired, Aaron and Hur held them up. The victory was God’s through dependent leadership.
A banner in war marked allegiance and rallying point. God is ours. We don’t fight under our own flag.
For us: in spiritual battle, we lift Christ as our standard. Under his banner alone do we win.
Related
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.