The meaning of “יִשַׁי”
Understanding Yishay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
by Aramaic אִישַׁי ʼÎyshay (ee-shah'-ee); from the same as יֵשׁ; extant Jesse. - § Jesse = "I possess" - Jishai, David's...
יִשַׁי
by Aramaic אִישַׁי ʼÎyshay (ee-shah'-ee); from the same as יֵשׁ; extant Jesse. - § Jesse = "I possess" - Jishai, David's father 1) son of Boaz and the father of king David
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth 4:22 | “And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David. ” Word: יִשַׁי (Yishay) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:13 | “And the three eldest sons of Jesse went and followed Saul to the battle: and the names of his three sons that went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next unto him Abinadab, and the third Shammah.” Word: יִשַׁי (Yishay) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:1 | “Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,” Word: יִשַׁי (Yishay) | |
| 1 Kings 12:16 | “So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.” Word: יִשַׁי (Yishay) | |
| 1 Chronicles 10:14 | “And enquired not of the Lord: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. ” Word: יִשַׁי (Yishay) |
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