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The meaning of Ἰσαχάρ

Understanding Isachár reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Hebrew origin (יִשָּׂשכָר) Issachar. - Isachar (i.e. Jissaskar), a son of Jacob (figuratively, his descendant)

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Ἰσαχάρ

Phoneticee-sakh-ar'
TransliterationIsachár
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (יִשָּׂשכָר) Issachar. - Isachar (i.e. Jissaskar), a son of Jacob (figuratively, his descendant)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Revelation 7:7

Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.

Word: Ἰσαχάρ (Isachár)

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