Lexicon Yishvah: Yishvah Original Word: יִשְׁוָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jishvah, an Israelite From shavah; he will level; Jishvah, an Israelite: see HEBREW shavah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shavah Definition an Asherite NASB Translation Ishvah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִשְׁוָה proper name, masculine in Asher, Genesis 46:17 = 1 Chronicles 7:30; Ιεσσαι, Ισουα, Ιεσους, etc. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשָׁה (yashah), which means "to be level" or "to equalize."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jishvah, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of genealogical records and tribal identities can be found in various Greek terms related to lineage and heritage in the New Testament. Usage: Jishvah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jishvah is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Book of Genesis. He is identified as one of the sons of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making Jishvah a grandson of Jacob. The name appears in the context of the tribal listings, which are significant for understanding the distribution and lineage of the tribes of Israel. In Genesis 46:17, the Berean Standard Bible states: "The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah." This passage highlights Jishvah as part of the family lineage that would contribute to the formation of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Asher was known for its prosperity and abundance, as reflected in the blessings given by Jacob and Moses. Jishvah's inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה וישוה veyishVah wə·yiš·wāh wəyišwāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:17 HEB: אָשֵׁ֗ר יִמְנָ֧ה וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה וְיִשְׁוִ֥י וּבְרִיעָ֖ה NAS: Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi KJV: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, INT: of Asher Imnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah 1 Chronicles 7:30 2 Occurrences |
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