נֵס
A flag ; also a sail ; by implication, a flagstaff ; generally a signal ; figuratively, a token
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What does נֵס (nēs) mean in the Bible?
נֵס (nēs) is a Hebrew word meaning "a flag ; also a sail ; by implication, a flagstaff ; generally a signal ; figuratively, a token". a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token BDB: standard Usage: banner, pole, sail, (en-) sign, standard. The banner symbolizes visible leadership and global summons under the Messiah. This term runs through the canonical themes of Messiah.
Meaning
A visible rallying point or signal raised to gather, direct, or mark covenant people in wilderness journey.
a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token BDB: standard Usage: banner, pole, sail, (en-) sign, standard.
Why This Word Matters
The banner symbolizes visible leadership and global summons under the Messiah. Isaiah 11:11-16
Symbolizes divine summons to the nations for restoration. Isaiah 49:22-26
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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