Word Study

The meaning of יִשְׁמָא

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

H3457
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

יִשְׁמָא

Phoneticyish-maw'
TransliterationYishmâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ishma. - § Ishma = "desolation" - Jishma, an Israelite 1) a Judaite descended from Hur

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 4:3

And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the name of their sister was Hazelelponi:

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יִשְׁמָא' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 4:3?