Lexical Summary Yismakyahu: Yismakyahu Original Word: יִסְמַכְיָהוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ismachiah From camak and Yahh; Jah will sustain; Jismakjah, an Israelite -- Ismachiah. see HEBREW camak see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom samak and Yah Definition "Yah has sustained," a Korahite NASB Translation Ismachiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִסְכָּה proper name, feminine (etymology dubious) — a daughter of הָרָן, and sister of מִלְכָּה Genesis 11:29, ᵐ5 Ιεσχα. יִסְמַכְיָ֫הוּ see below סמך. יִסְמַכְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (׳י sustaineth, but perhaps read ׳סמ as foregoing GrayProp. N. 291, No. 60); — Levite name 2Chronicles 31:13; ᵐ5 Σαμαχ(ε)ια. Topical Lexicon Canonical Reference Yismachyahu appears once in the Old Testament: 2 Chronicles 31:13. “Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the ruler of the house of God.” (2 Chronicles 31:13) Historical Setting The reign of Hezekiah (circa 715–686 BC) was marked by sweeping religious reforms that restored temple worship after the apostasy of his father Ahaz. The revival included reopening the temple (2 Chronicles 29:3), reinstating the priesthood, and organizing the collection and distribution of tithes so that Levites could devote themselves to ministry (2 Chronicles 31:2–19). Yismachyahu is named among the trusted Levites empowered to administer these sacred resources. Ministerial Significance 1. Stewardship of Temple Treasuries 2. Accountability and Order 3. Participation in Revival Theological Themes • Divine Support and Human Responsibility The name Yismachyahu (“the LORD sustains”) embodies the truth that God upholds His servants, yet calls them to active obedience (Philippians 2:12–13). From Joseph in Egypt to the deacons of Acts 6:1–4, Scripture affirms that stewardship of material resources is a spiritual trust (1 Corinthians 4:1–2). Yismachyahu’s role anticipates the New Testament exhortation: “Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Peter 4:10) Genuine revival marries heartfelt worship with righteous administration. Yismachyahu’s service illustrates that revival impacts every layer of covenant life—not only priests and kings but also administrators and laypeople. Practical Application for Believers 1. Value of Hidden Service Many, like Yismachyahu, labor without fanfare, yet their faithfulness sustains the visible ministry of the church. Modern Christian leaders must emulate the transparency and accountability modeled in Hezekiah’s day (2 Corinthians 8:20–21). Spiritual renewal today requires cooperation of varied gifts—preaching, worship, giving, and administration—each under Christ, the true King and High Priest. Summary Yismachyahu, though mentioned only once, exemplifies steadfast administrative service during a pivotal revival in Judah. His inclusion in Scripture testifies that every act of faith-filled stewardship, however inconspicuous, advances the worship and glory of the LORD. Forms and Transliterations וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ ויסמכיהו veyismachYahu wə·yis·maḵ·yā·hū wəyismaḵyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 31:13 HEB: וְיוֹזָבָד֙ וֶאֱלִיאֵ֣ל וְיִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ וּמַ֖חַת וּבְנָיָ֑הוּ NAS: Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath KJV: and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, INT: Jozabad Eliel Ismachiah Mahath and Benaiah 1 Occurrence |
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