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Standard

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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

An ensign used by each of the tribes of Israel in camping and marching

  • Numbers 1:52 The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard.
  • Numbers 2:2 “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family.

Banners used as

  • Psalm 20:5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.
  • Psalm 6:4 Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.
  • Psalm 6:10 All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace.

Used in war

  • Jeremiah 4:21 How long must I see the signal flag and hear the sound of the horn?

Used

To direct the route to cities which were well defended

  • Jeremiah 4:6 Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.

To call attention to news

  • Jeremiah 50:2 “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’
  • Jeremiah 51:12 Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon.

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Figurative

  • Isaiah 49:22 This is what the Lord GOD says: “Behold, I will lift up My hand to the nations, and raise My banner to the peoples. They will bring your sons in their arms and carry your daughters on their shoulders.
  • Isaiah 62:10 Go out, go out through the gates; prepare the way for the people! Build it up, build up the highway; clear away the stones; raise a banner for the nations!
  • Jeremiah 4:6 Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.

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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.