Lexicon Yeshishay: Yeshishay Original Word: יְשִׁישָׁי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeshishai From yashiysh; aged; Jeshishai, an Israelite -- Jeshishai. see HEBREW yashiysh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yashesh Definition a Gileadite NASB Translation Jeshishai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְשִׁישַׁי proper name, masculine a Gileadite name 1 Chronicles 5:14. יתד (√ of following; meaning dubious; Arabic Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁשׁ (yashash), which means "to be old" or "to become aged."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jeshishai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of genealogy and lineage is present in the Greek New Testament, often using terms like γενεά (genea, Strong's Greek 1074) for "generation" or "lineage." Usage: Jeshishai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jeshishai is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad. He is listed as one of the descendants of Gad, the seventh son of Jacob, and is noted in the genealogies that trace the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel. The name Jeshishai appears in 1 Chronicles 5:14, where it is part of the genealogical record that outlines the descendants of Gad, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the tribe. The name itself, meaning "ancient" or "aged," may reflect a characteristic or notable aspect of the individual or his lineage. The genealogical context in which Jeshishai is mentioned underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations יְשִׁישַׁ֥י ישישי yə·šî·šay yeshiShai yəšîšayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:14 HEB: מִיכָאֵ֛ל בֶּן־ יְשִׁישַׁ֥י בֶּן־ יַחְדּ֖וֹ NAS: the son of Jeshishai, the son KJV: the son of Jeshishai, the son INT: of Michael the son of Jeshishai the son of Jahdo 1 Occurrence |