Lexicon Yeshua: Yeshua, Joshua, Jeshua Original Word: יֵשׁוּעַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeshua (Aramaic) corresponding to Yeshuwa' -- Jeshua. see HEBREW Yeshuwa' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Yeshua and Yehoshua Definition a high priest after the Bab. captivity NASB Translation Jeshua (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic form of the Hebrew name יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (Yehoshua), which means "Yahweh is salvation."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2424: Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous), which is the Greek form of the name Jeshua or Joshua, commonly known in English as Jesus. This name is used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus Christ, emphasizing the continuity of the theme of salvation from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Usage: The name Jeshua is used in the context of post-exilic Israel, particularly in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. It refers to a high priest and other individuals who played significant roles in the restoration of Jerusalem and the Temple after the Babylonian exile. Context: Jeshua is a prominent figure in the post-exilic period of Israel's history. He is identified as the son of Jozadak and served as the high priest during the time of Zerubbabel. Jeshua played a crucial role in the rebuilding of the altar and the Temple in Jerusalem, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. In Ezra 3:2, Jeshua is mentioned as one of the leaders who began the work of rebuilding the altar of the God of Israel. He is also noted for his involvement in the religious reforms and the reestablishment of proper worship practices among the returning exiles. Jeshua's leadership and dedication to the restoration of the Temple highlight his significance in the spiritual renewal of the Jewish community during this period. Forms and Transliterations וְיֵשׁ֣וּעַ וישוע veyeShua wə·yê·šū·a‘ wəyêšūa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: בַּר־ שְׁאַלְתִּיאֵל֙ וְיֵשׁ֣וּעַ בַּר־ יֽוֹצָדָ֔ק NAS: of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son KJV: of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son INT: the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak 1 Occurrence |
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