Bible Dictionary

Banner

A piece of cloth or other sign displayed as a symbol, signal, or means of identification.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

368

Entry Position

30 of 368

Letter

B

Meaning

A piece of cloth or other sign displayed as a symbol, signal, or means of identification.

Key Scriptures

  • Numbers 2:2-34
  • Numbers 10:14-25
  • Psalm 20:5
  • Psalm 60:4
  • Song of Solomon 2:4
  • Isaiah 5:26
  • Isaiah 11:12
  • Isaiah 18:3
  • Isaiah 49:22
  • Isaiah 62:10
  • Jeremiah 4:6
  • Jeremiah 51:27

Original Language

Hebrew

דֶּגֶל

degel

banner; standard; flag

Greek

σημεῖον

sēmeion

sign; mark; token

Meaning

A banner is a piece of cloth or other sign displayed as a symbol, signal, or means of identification.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a banner is a visible sign used to identify, gather, guide, or represent a group of people.

Banners were associated with the tribes and divisions of Israel, and the Bible also uses the term figuratively for God’s protection, love, power, or a raised signal.

Key References

  • Numbers 2:2-34
  • Numbers 10:14-25
  • Psalm 20:5
  • Psalm 60:4
  • Song of Solomon 2:4
  • Isaiah 5:26
  • Isaiah 11:12
  • Isaiah 18:3
  • Isaiah 49:22
  • Isaiah 62:10
  • Jeremiah 4:6
  • Jeremiah 51:27
  • Standard
  • Ensign
  • Sign
  • Flag
  • Symbol
  • Tribe
  • Camp

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Scriptures

  • Numbers 2:2-34
  • Numbers 10:14-25
  • Psalm 20:5
  • Psalm 60:4
  • Song of Solomon 2:4
  • Isaiah 5:26
  • Isaiah 11:12
  • Isaiah 18:3
  • Isaiah 49:22
  • Isaiah 62:10
  • Jeremiah 4:6
  • Jeremiah 51:27

Related Terms

standard ensign sign flag symbol

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