◄ 3144. Yoshah ►
Strong's Lexicon Yoshah: Salvation, deliverance Original Word: יוֹשָׁה Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Yowshah Pronunciation: yo-SHAH Phonetic Spelling: (yo-shaw') Definition: Joshah Meaning: Joshah means "Jehovah makes equal" or "Jehovah is salvation." Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁע (yasha), meaning "to save" or "to deliver." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Joshah, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Joshah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Joshah is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Simeon. He is listed as one of the sons of Amaziah. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 4:34, where it is part of a broader genealogical account detailing the descendants of Simeon. This passage highlights the lineage and settlements of the Simeonites, who were one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Simeon was known for its close association with the tribe of Judah, often sharing territory and heritage. The mention of Joshah in the genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. These records served not only as historical accounts but also as a means of preserving the heritage and legacy of the Israelite tribes. The name Joshah, with its root meaning related to salvation, reflects the theological emphasis on God's deliverance and protection, a recurring theme throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from tushiyyah Definition a Simeonite NASB Translation Joshah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺשָׁה proper name, masculine a Simeonite 1 Chronicles 4:34; ᵐ5 Ιως(ε)ια, A Ιωσιας, ᵐ5L Ιωας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joshah Probably a form of Yowshavyah; Joshah, an Israelite -- Joshah. see HEBREW Yowshavyah Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹשָׁ֖ה ויושה veyoShah wə·yō·wō·šāh wəyōwōšāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:34 HEB: וּמְשׁוֹבָ֣ב וְיַמְלֵ֔ךְ וְיוֹשָׁ֖ה בֶּן־ אֲמַצְיָֽה׃ NAS: and Jamlech and Joshah the son KJV: and Jamlech, and Joshah the son INT: Meshobab and Jamlech and Joshah the son of Amaziah 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3144 1 Occurrence wə·yō·wō·šāh — 1 Occ.