Original Word: יִשְׁבַּח
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yishbach
Pronunciation: yish-bakh'
Phonetic Spelling: (yish-bakh')
Definition: Jishbach
Meaning: Jishbach is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Word Origin: Derived from the root word שָׁבַח (shabach), which means "to praise" or "to commend."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Jishbach, as it is a specific Hebrew name found in the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of praise, related to the root שָׁבַח, can be linked to Greek words such as αἰνέω (aineo, Strong's Greek 134) meaning "to praise" or "to extol."

Usage: The name Jishbach appears in genealogical records within the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the descendants of Asher.

Context: • Jishbach is mentioned in the genealogical listings of the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The tribe of Asher is known for its prosperity and abundance, as reflected in the blessings pronounced upon it.
• In 1 Chronicles 7:30-40, Jishbach is listed as one of the sons of Japhlet, who is a descendant of Asher. This passage provides a detailed account of the lineage and descendants of Asher, highlighting the familial connections and the expansion of the tribe.
• The name Jishbach, like many biblical names, carries a meaning that reflects a characteristic or hoped-for quality. In this case, the root שָׁבַח (shabach) suggests a connotation of praise or commendation, which may imply a person of notable character or one who is esteemed within the community.
• The genealogical records in which Jishbach is mentioned serve to establish the historical and tribal identity of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative.

Word Origin
from shabach
Definition
a man of Judah
NASB Translation
Ishbah (1).

יִשְׁבָּח proper name, masculine see שׁבח

יָשֻׁבִי, יָשָׁבְעָם see שׁוב

יִשְׁבָּק see שֹׁבק

ישׁה (√ of following; meaning uncertain; accusative Fl De^{Proverbs 2:7} = Arabic , III. , variant reading , assist, support: nut this dubious; see Lane⁶⁰ )compare Wetzst^{ZDMG 1868, 119}) according to whom this is a second. sense from to make equal (namely, by giving to another of one's own property, etc.))

יִשְׁבַּח proper name, masculine in Judah (?; compareLag^BN131); — 1 Chronicles 4:17; Μαρεθ, A Ιεσαβα, ᵐ5^L Ιασαφατ.

שׁבט ( √ of following; compare Assyrian šabâ‰u, smite, slay, šib‰u, rod, scepter; Late Hebrew שֵׁבֶט = Biblical Hebrew, also שָׁבַט beat (denominative? so Nö^{ZMG xi(1886), 736}, but too sceptical); Sabean סבטם rod, blow, SabDenkm^{No 21.1.5}; Aramaic שִׁבְטָא, = Biblical Hebrew; loan-word in Egyptian demotic šbtë, plural hieroglyphics ša-b-dï-y, WMM^As.u.Eur.89; Lewy^Fremdw.122 compare σπάθη ).

Ishbah

From shabach; he will praise; Jishbach, an Israelite -- Ishbah.

see HEBREW shabach

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