Strong's Lexicon Yoshibyah: Yoshibyah Original Word: יוֹשִׁבְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָשַׁב (yashab, meaning "to sit, dwell") and יָהּ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yoshibyah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of dwelling or sitting is captured in Greek by words like καθίζω (kathizó, Strong's G2523) and κατοικέω (katoikeó, Strong's G2730). Usage: The name Yoshibyah means "Yahweh will cause to dwell" or "Yahweh sits." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, indicating a relationship or action attributed to God. This name reflects a common practice in ancient Israel of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges God's presence or action in their lives. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to express faith, hope, or a particular characteristic of God. The use of the divine name Yahweh in personal names was a way to honor God and invoke His presence in the life of the individual. The name Yoshibyah would have been understood as a declaration of trust in God's providence and His ability to establish and sustain His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashab and Yah Definition "Yah causes to dwell," a Simeonite NASB Translation Joshibiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יושִׁבְיָה proper name, masculine (׳י setteth, causeth to dwell; compare Phoenician proper name ישבעל (? = ישבבעל)) — a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:35 ᵐ5 Ισαβια, ᵐ5L Ιωσαβια. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Josibiah From yashab and Yahh; Jehovah will cause to dwell; Josibjah, an Israelite -- Josibiah. see HEBREW yashab see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations י֣וֹשִׁבְיָ֔ה יושביה yō·wō·šiḇ·yāh yoshivYah yōwōšiḇyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:35 HEB: וְיֵהוּא֙ בֶּן־ י֣וֹשִׁבְיָ֔ה בֶּן־ שְׂרָיָ֖ה NAS: the son of Joshibiah, the son KJV: the son of Josibiah, the son INT: and Jehu the son of Joshibiah the son of Seraiah 1 Occurrence |
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