Lexical Summary Yiskah: Iscah Original Word: יִסְכָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Iscah From an unused root meaning to watch; observant; Jiskah, sister of Lot -- Iscah. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a daughter of Haran NASB Translation Iscah (1). Topical Lexicon Canonical Occurrence יהוה records Iscah only once: “Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah. She was the daughter of Haran, the father of both Milcah and Iscah.” (Genesis 11:29). Genealogical Context and Relationship to Abraham 1. Iscah belongs to the post-Flood line of Shem through Terah. Historical Background The narrative of Genesis 11 bridges the dispersion at Babel and the call of Abram. Listing Iscah alongside Milcah situates Abraham’s family in Ur of the Chaldeans and highlights the interconnected marriages that would maintain covenant knowledge within a single clan while the surrounding nations drifted into idolatry (Joshua 24:2). Traditional Identifications and Interpretations Ancient Jewish commentators occasionally identified Iscah with Sarai, suggesting a second name or title rooted in her spiritual insight. Others view her as a distinct person whose mention honors an otherwise unrecorded life that nevertheless contributed to the steady march of redemptive history. Either way, her name, associated with “vision” or “perception,” invites reflection on spiritual sight amid widespread spiritual blindness. Theological Significance 1. Covenant Fidelity: By naming a woman found only once in Scripture, the text affirms that every individual in the covenant community matters to God’s unfolding plan (Psalm 147:4; Luke 12:7). Lessons for Faith and Ministry • Hidden Faithfulness: Many servants of God receive scant earthly recognition, yet their inclusion in Scripture shows how unnoticed obedience supports visible ministry. Typological Implications The quiet presence of Iscah within Abraham’s family anticipates the humble beginnings of many redemptive milestones—David in Bethlehem, the Messiah in Nazareth—affirming that great works of God often emerge from inconspicuous origins (Micah 5:2; John 1:46). Summary Though mentioned only once, Iscah stands as a witness to divine attentiveness, the indispensable role of women in salvation history, and the power of spiritual vision to shape generations. Forms and Transliterations יִסְכָּֽה׃ יסכה׃ yis·kāh yisKah yiskāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 11:29 HEB: מִלְכָּ֖ה וַֽאֲבִ֥י יִסְכָּֽה׃ NAS: the father of Milcah and Iscah. KJV: of Milcah, and the father of Iscah. INT: of Milcah the father and Iscah 1 Occurrence |
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