Word Study

The meaning of יִשְׁבָּק

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

H3435
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יִשְׁבָּק

Phoneticyish-bawk'
TransliterationYishbâq
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ishbak. - § Ishbak = "he releases" - Jishbak, a son of Abraham 1) a son of Abraham by Keturah and progenitor of an Arabian tribe

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 25:2

And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.

1 Chronicles 1:32

Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham’s concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and Dedan.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יִשְׁבָּק' deepen your understanding of Genesis 25:2?