2466. Isachar

Lexicon

Isachar: Issachar

Original Word: Ἰσσάχαρ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Isachar
Pronunciation: is-sakh'-ar
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-sakh-ar')
Definition: Issachar
Meaning: Issachar, a proper name.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Issachar.

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

see HEBREW Yissaskar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
variant reading for Issachar, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2466: Ἰσασχαρ

Ἰσασχαρ (Rec.elz) and Ἰσαχάρ (Rst G L) (Ἰσσαχάρ Tdf., Ἰσσαχάρ Tr WH), ὁ (יִשְׁשָׂכָר, from יֵשׁ there is, and שָׂכָר a reward ((cf. Jeremiah 31:16) yet cf. Mühlau u. Volck under the word); Josephus, Ἰσασχαρις (Ἰσαχαρις)), Issachar, the son of the patriarch Jacob by Leah (Genesis 30:18): Revelation 7:7.

STRONGS NT 2466: Ἰσσαχάρ [Ἰσσαχάρ, Ἰσσαχάρ, see Ἰσασχαρ.]

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew יִשָּׂשכָר (Yissaskar)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3485 יִשָּׂשכָר (Yissaskar) • Issachar, a son of Jacob and Leah, and the tribe descended from him.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Issachar as it appears in the biblical text, highlighting its origins, usage, and significance within the broader narrative of Scripture.

Usage: The name Issachar is used in the New Testament to refer to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, specifically the tribe descended from Issachar, the ninth son of Jacob and Leah.

Context: • Issachar in the Old Testament: Issachar was the fifth son of Jacob and Leah, born after Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. His birth is recorded in Genesis 30:17-18, where Leah names him Issachar, expressing gratitude for the reward or recompense she received from God. The tribe of Issachar is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its agricultural prosperity and wisdom. In the blessing of Jacob in Genesis 49:14-15, Issachar is described as a strong donkey lying down between the sheepfolds, indicating a tribe that would bear burdens and enjoy the good land.
• Issachar in the New Testament: While the New Testament does not provide extensive details about the tribe of Issachar, it is mentioned in the genealogical context of the tribes of Israel. In Revelation 7:7, the tribe of Issachar is listed among the sealed tribes of Israel, highlighting its continued significance in the eschatological vision.
• Cultural and Historical Significance: The tribe of Issachar was known for its understanding of the times and seasons, as noted in 1 Chronicles 12:32, where the men of Issachar are described as having insight into what Israel should do. This characteristic made them valuable leaders and advisors within the nation of Israel.
• Legacy: The legacy of Issachar is one of service, wisdom, and reward. The tribe's role in Israel's history reflects a balance between labor and leadership, contributing to the nation's spiritual and physical well-being.

Forms and Transliterations

Ισσαχαρ Ἰσσαχὰρ Issachar Issachàr

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 7:7 N
GRK: ἐκ φυλῆς Ἰσσαχὰρ δώδεκα χιλιάδες
KJV: the tribe of Issachar [were] sealed
INT: out of [the] tribe of Issachar twelve thousand

Strong's Greek 2466
1 Occurrence

Ἰσσαχὰρ — 1 Occ.