Nissi Beach
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
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What is the meaning of Nissi?
The Hebrew name for God Jehovah Nissi is translated I Am is My Banner. The root of the word nissi means raised, displayed, and prominent. Originally, a nissi was a pole or a standard, but it didn't hold fabric like our flag poles. Instead, it held a wooden or metal emblem on its end.
Why is God called Jehovah Nissi?
In those moments, we can look to Jehovah Nissi, which means "The Lord is My Banner." In Exodus 17:15, after a victory over the Amalekites, Moses built an altar and called it Jehovah Nissi, saying, "The Lord is my banner." This name reminds us that God goes before us, fighting our battles and securing the victory.
Is Nissi a biblical name?
The name Nissi has biblical origins, derived from Hebrew 'נִסִּי' (nissi), meaning 'my banner' or 'my standard. ' It appears notably in the Bible in Exodus 17:15, where Moses builds an altar and calls it 'Jehovah-Nissi' (The Lord is my Banner) after the Israelites' victory over the Amalekites.
Where is Nissi in the Bible?
We first encounter the name of God, Jehovah Nissi in the book of Exodus (17:1-16). The people find themselves fighting a great enemy, one that just keeps coming. Moses, recognizing that the Lord was Israel's banner under which they defeated the Amalekites, builds an altar named Jehovah-Nissi (the Lord my Banner).