Lexicon Shear Yashub: A remnant will return Original Word: שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shear-jashub From sh'ar and shuwb; a remnant will return; Shear-Jashub, the symbolic name of one of Isaiah's sons -- Shear-jashub. see HEBREW sh'ar see HEBREW shuwb NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shear and shub Definition "a remnant shall return," son of Isaiah NASB Translation Shear-jashub (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב proper name, masculine of Isaiah's son Isaiah 7:3 ( = a remnant shall return, compare Isaiah 10:21; ᵐ5 ὁ καταλειφθείς Ἰασουβ). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words שְׁאָר (she'ar, meaning "remnant") and יָשׁוּב (yashub, meaning "will return").Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Shear-Jashub, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, the concept of a "remnant" is echoed in the Greek term "λοιπός" (loipos, Strong's Greek 3062), which is used in the New Testament to refer to the remaining or surviving part of a group. Usage: Shear-Jashub is a proper noun used as the name of a son of the prophet Isaiah. It is symbolic, representing the prophetic message that a remnant of the people of Israel will return from exile. Context: Shear-Jashub is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah as the son of the prophet Isaiah. His name carries significant prophetic meaning, encapsulating the hope and promise that despite impending judgment and exile, a faithful remnant of Israel will return to the land. This name is a tangible sign of God's enduring covenant with His people, emphasizing themes of judgment, hope, and restoration. In Isaiah 7:3, the Lord instructs Isaiah to take his son Shear-Jashub to meet King Ahaz, symbolizing the message of hope amidst the threat from the kingdoms of Aram and Israel. The presence of Shear-Jashub serves as a living prophecy, reinforcing the assurance that God's promises will prevail despite the nation's unfaithfulness. Forms and Transliterations יָשׁ֣וּב ישוב yā·šūḇ yaShuv yāšūḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 7:3 HEB: אַתָּ֕ה וּשְׁאָ֖ר יָשׁ֣וּב בְּנֶ֑ךָ אֶל־ NAS: you and your son Shear-jashub, at the end KJV: Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, INT: Ahaz you Shear-jashub and your son at |