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.)

A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence for direction. (Isaiah 30:17)

BEA'CON. Isa 30:17. A mark or signal erected in some conspicuous place for direction or for security against danger. See Banners.

BEA'CON. Isa 30:17. A mark or signal erected in some conspicuous place for direction or for security against danger. See Banners.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning. No flaming beacons cast their blaze afar. Gay.

2. A signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners.

3. A high hill near the shore. [Prov. Eng.]

4. That which gives notice of danger. Modest doubt is called The beacon of the wise. Shak. Beacon fire, a signal fire.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine. That beacons the darkness of heaven. Campbell.

2. To furnish with a beacon or beacons.