Strong's Lexicon Yishmeeli: Ishmaelite Original Word: יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי Word Origin: Derived from יִשְׁמָעֵאל (Yishmael), meaning "Ishmael" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Yishmeeli" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific ethnic designation in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Yishmeeli" refers to a descendant of Ishmael, the son of Abraham and Hagar. In the Bible, Ishmaelites are often depicted as a nomadic people, known for their trading and caravan activities. The term is used to identify individuals or groups associated with Ishmael's lineage. Cultural and Historical Background: Ishmael, the first son of Abraham, is considered the progenitor of the Ishmaelites. According to Genesis, Ishmael was born to Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant. The Ishmaelites are traditionally seen as a nomadic tribe inhabiting the regions of the Arabian Peninsula. They played a significant role in the trade routes of the ancient Near East, often engaging in commerce and trade. The Ishmaelites are also linked to the Midianites in certain biblical narratives, suggesting a close relationship or overlap between these groups. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yishmael Definition desc. of Ishmael NASB Translation Ishmaelite (2), Ishmaelites (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִשְׁמְעֵאלִי adjective, of a people of ׳יִשׁ 1; — singular with article ׳הַיִשׁ 1 Chronicles 2:17 + "" 2 Samuel 17:25 (so read for. ׳הַיִּשְׂרָאֵלִ, see Commentaries); הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִי 1 Chronicles 27:30; plural (הַ)יִשְׁמְעֵאלִים Ishmaelites Genesis 37:25,27; Genesis 35:28; Genesis 39:1; Judges 8:24; Psalm 83:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ishmaelite Patronymically from Yishma'e'l; a Jishmaelite or descendant of Jishmael -- Ishmaelite. see HEBREW Yishma'e'l Forms and Transliterations הַיִּשְׁמְעֵאלִ֔ים הַיִּשְׁמְעֵאלִֽי׃ הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י הישמעאלי׃ הישמעאלים הישמעלי וְיִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֗ים וישמעאלים יִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֔ים יִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֖ים ישמעאלים לַיִּשְׁמְעֵאלִ֖ים לַיִּשְׁמְעֵאלִ֗ים לישמעאלים haiyishmeeLi haiyishmeeLim hay·yiš·mə·‘ê·lî hay·yiš·mə·‘ê·lîm hayyišmə‘êlî hayyišmə‘êlîm laiyishmeeLim lay·yiš·mə·‘ê·lîm layyišmə‘êlîm veyishmeeLim wə·yiš·mə·‘ê·lîm wəyišmə‘êlîm yiš·mə·‘ê·lîm yishmeeLim yišmə‘êlîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 37:25 HEB: וְהִנֵּה֙ אֹרְחַ֣ת יִשְׁמְעֵאלִ֔ים בָּאָ֖ה מִגִּלְעָ֑ד NAS: a caravan of Ishmaelites was coming KJV: and, behold, a company of Ishmeelites came INT: behold A caravan of Ishmaelites was coming Gilead Genesis 37:27 Genesis 37:28 Genesis 39:1 Judges 8:24 1 Chronicles 2:17 1 Chronicles 27:30 Psalm 83:6 8 Occurrences |