The meaning of “Ἡσαΐας”
Understanding Hēsaḯas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (יְשַׁעְיָה) Esaias. - Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite
Ἡσαΐας
of Hebrew origin (יְשַׁעְיָה) Esaias. - Hesaias (i.e. Jeshajah), an Israelite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:17 | “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,” Word: Ἡσαΐας (Hēsaḯas) | |
| Mark 7:6 | “He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.” Word: Ἡσαΐας (Hēsaḯas) | |
| Luke 4:17 | “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,” Word: Ἡσαΐας (Hēsaḯas) | |
| John 12:39 | “Therefore they could not believe, because that Esaias said again,” Word: Ἡσαΐας (Hēsaḯas) | |
| Acts 8:30 | “And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?” Word: Ἡσαΐας (Hēsaḯas) |