degel

The Hebrew word degel denotes the standard given to each of the four divisions of the host of the Israelites at the Exodus

Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

Oth represents a small sign or banner; nes an ensign, a token of a thing; and degel a flag, a banner; a standard from the verbal form, dagal, to cover, to glitter and to shine, or lift up a banner; and the Latin vexillum is also expressive, which is rendered a

History of the First African Baptist Church, From its Organization, January 20th, 1788, to July 1st, 1888. Including the Centennial Celebration, Addresses, Sermons, Etc. Emanuel King 1888

It is an occasional signal, which was exhibited on the top of a pole from a bare mountain-top, (Isaiah 13: 2; 18: 3) degel a military standard for a large division of an army; and oth the same for a small one.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

[1 "S'il arriuoit quelque degel, o Dieu quelle peine!

The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century Francis Parkman 1858