Strong's Lexicon Yishi: Yishi Original Word: יִשְׁעִי Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁע (yasha), meaning "to save" or "to deliver." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent of the concept of salvation is found in Strong's Greek entries such as σωτηρία (soteria, G4991) and σωτήρ (soter, G4990), which mean "salvation" and "savior," respectively. Usage: The name Yishi is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "salvation" or "my salvation." It is often associated with the concept of deliverance and divine rescue, reflecting the root meaning of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Hebrew context, names were often given to reflect personal characteristics, divine attributes, or significant events. The name Yishi, derived from the root meaning "to save," would have been understood as a testament to God's saving power and faithfulness. In a culture where names held significant meaning, Yishi would be a reminder of God's role as a deliverer and protector. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yasha Definition "saving," four Isr. NASB Translation Ishi (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִשְׁעִי proper name, masculine (salutary) — 1 one of the line of Jerahmeel 1 Chronicles 2:31 (twice in verse), ᵐ5 Ισεμιηλ, A Ιεσει, ᵐ5L Ιεσσαυει. 2 a chief of Manasseh 1 Chronicles 5:24, ᵐ5 Σεει, Ιες(ς)ει. 3 a chief of Judah 1 Chronicles 4:20. 4 a chief of Simeon 1 Chronicles 4:42. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ishi From yasha'; saving; Jishi, the name of four Israelites -- Ishi. see HEBREW yasha' Forms and Transliterations וְיִשְׁעִ֡י וישעי יִשְׁעִ֑י יִשְׁעִ֔י יִשְׁעִ֖י יִשְׁעִי֙ ישעי veyishI wə·yiš·‘î wəyiš‘î yiš‘î yiš·‘î yishILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:31 HEB: וּבְנֵ֥י אַפַּ֖יִם יִשְׁעִ֑י וּבְנֵ֤י יִשְׁעִי֙ NAS: of Appaim [was] Ishi. And the son KJV: of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons INT: the son of Appaim Ishi and the son of Ishi 1 Chronicles 2:31 1 Chronicles 4:20 1 Chronicles 4:42 1 Chronicles 5:24 5 Occurrences |