Encyclopedia entry
Beacon
A pole (Heb. to’ren) used as a standard or ensign set on the tops of mountains as a call to the people to assemble themselves for some great national purpose (Isa. 30:17). In Isa. 33:23 and Ezek. 27:5, the same word is rendered “mast.” (See Banner.)
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence for direction. (Isaiah 30:17)
In the Bible
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Verses where Beacon is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Isaiah 30:17
A thousand will flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five you will all flee, until you are left alone like a pole on a mountaintop, like a banner on a hill.
Scripture on Beacon
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Entries that reference Beacon
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Beacon references
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Voices on Beacon
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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