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the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Beacon

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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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 (Isaiah 30:17 ). In Isaiah 33:23 and Ezekiel 27:5 , the same word is rendered "mast." (See Banner .)

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Beacon'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​b/beacon.html. 1897.
 
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