Lexical Summary Ysha'yah: Isaiah Original Word: יְשַׁעְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah Or Yshayahuw {yesh-ah-yaw'-hoo}; from yasha' and Yahh; Jah has saved; Jeshajah, the name of seven Israelites -- Isaiah, Jesaiah, Jeshaiah. see HEBREW yasha' see HEBREW Yahh Brown-Driver-Briggs יְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (salvation of Yah; compare אֱלִישָׁע above; ישעאל on scarab ClGannJAs 1883, Fev.-Mars, 135, No. 8) — 1 Isaiah, son of Amos, the prophet: Isaiah 1:1 15t. Isaiah; 2 Kings 19:2 12t. Kings; 2 Chronicles 26:22; 32:20,32; ᵐ5 Ηξαιας, ᵑ9 Isaias. 2 one of the children of Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 25:3,15, ᵐ5 Ισαια, etc. 3 a Levite ancestor of one of David's treasurers 1 Chronicles 26:25, ᵐ5 Ωσαιας, ᵐ5L Ιωσηε. ישׁעיה proper name, masculine (salvation of Yah) — 1 grandson of Zerubbabel 1 Chronicles 3:21, ᵐ5 Ιασαβα, Ιεσεια. 2 chief of the sons of Elam, who went up with Ezra Ezra 8:7, ᵐ5 Ιοσεια, Ησαια, etc. 3 chief of sons of Merari in time of Ezra Ezra 8:19, ᵐ5 Ωσαια, etc. 4 a Benjamite Nehemiah 11:7, ᵐ5 Ιεσια, etc. Topical Lexicon Overview The Hebrew name יְשַׁעְיָה (Yesha‛yahu, “Yahweh is salvation”) appears about thirty-nine times in the Old Testament. While several individuals bear the name, the vast majority of occurrences refer to Isaiah son of Amoz, the great eighth-century prophet whose book stands at the head of the writing prophets. The name’s distribution clusters in three main corpora: the historical narratives of Kings and Chronicles, the prophetic superscriptions and reports within the Book of Isaiah, and genealogical or post-exilic listings in Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah. Bearers of the Name 1. Isaiah son of Amoz – the prophet active during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah (Isaiah 1:1; 2 Kings 19–20; 2 Chronicles 26:22; 32:32). The recurrence of the name in priestly and royal contexts reflects a shared confession that “salvation is of the Lord,” a theme embodied supremely in the ministry of Isaiah the prophet. Historical Ministry of Isaiah son of Amoz Isaiah’s call (Isaiah 6) occurred “in the year that King Uzziah died” (circa 740 BC). His public witness extended through the Syro-Ephraimite crisis (Isaiah 7), the Assyrian invasion under Sennacherib (Isaiah 36–37), and Hezekiah’s illness and recovery (Isaiah 38). Kings and Chronicles describe him as Hezekiah’s trusted counselor, noting that “Hezekiah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the upper section of the tombs of the sons of David; all Judah and the people of Jerusalem paid him honor when he died. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, recorded the rest of the acts of Hezekiah” (2 Chronicles 32:33). Prophetic Themes • The Holiness of God – Isaiah’s inaugural vision proclaims, “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory” (Isaiah 6:3). The title “the Holy One of Israel” recurs more than thirty times. • Salvation and Judgment – The name Yesha‛yahu frames the message: judgment upon covenant unfaithfulness yet certain deliverance for a repentant remnant (Isaiah 1:18–20; 10:20–23). • The Messiah – From the Immanuel sign (“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel,” Isaiah 7:14) to the Servant Songs culminating in Isaiah 53, the book advances a progressively clearer portrait of the coming Redeemer. • Worldwide Mission – “It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have preserved; I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth” (Isaiah 49:6). • New Creation – The closing vision promises “new heavens and a new earth” where “all mankind will come to bow down before Me” (Isaiah 65:17; 66:23). Isaiah in the Historical Narratives In 2 Kings 18–20 Isaiah confronts the Assyrian threat, promising deliverance when Hezekiah prays: “Because you prayed to Me… I will defend this city to save it, for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David” (2 Kings 19:20, 34). The swift fulfillment—the angelic destruction of the Assyrian army—cements Isaiah’s authority, demonstrating the coherence between prophetic word and divine act. Chronicles notes that Isaiah also wrote “the Acts of Uzziah” (2 Chronicles 26:22), hinting at a broader literary ministry. Post-Exilic Bearers of the Name The appearance of several Isaiahs among temple officials, musicians, and returnees (Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah) testifies to the enduring influence of the prophet. These later figures served in rebuilding worship and community life, echoing Isaiah’s vision of restored Zion. Canonical and Theological Significance Isaiah’s prophecies are cited extensively in the New Testament (for example, Matthew 1:23; Luke 4:17–21; John 12:38–41; Romans 10:16–20), confirming their messianic import and ongoing authority. The unifying thread, “salvation belongs to the LORD,” ties together the name Yesha‛yahu, the historical deliverances of Judah, the promised Servant, and the consummate hope of redemption in Christ. Key Passages Featuring the Name Isaiah 1:1; 2:1; 13:1; 37:6; 38:4; 39:5 2 Kings 19:2; 19:6; 20:1 2 Chronicles 26:22; 32:32 Together these texts portray Isaiah as both historian and herald, calling every generation to trust the Sovereign Lord whose salvation the name itself proclaims. Forms and Transliterations וִֽ֠ישַׁעְיָהוּ וִֽישַֽׁעְיָ֧הוּ וִֽישַׁעְיָ֤הוּ וִישַֽׁעְיָ֑ה וישעיה וישעיהו יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ יְשַֽׁעְיָ֖ה יְשַֽׁעְיָ֖הוּ יְשַֽׁעְיָ֣הוּ יְשַֽׁעְיָ֤הוּ יְשַֽׁעְיָ֥הוּ יְשַֽׁעְיָֽה׃ יְשַֽׁעַיָֽהוּ׃ יְשַׁעְיָ֔הוּ יְשַׁעְיָ֖הוּ יְשַׁעְיָ֗הוּ יְשַׁעְיָ֣הוּ יְשַׁעְיָ֥הוּ יְשַׁעְיָ֨הוּ יְשַׁעְיָֽהוּ׃ יְשַׁעְיָהוּ֒ ישעיה ישעיה׃ ישעיהו ישעיהו׃ vishaYah Vishayahu wî·ša‘·yā·hū wî·ša‘·yāh wîša‘yāh wîša‘yāhū yə·ša‘·yā·hū yə·ša‘·yāh yə·ša·‘a·yā·hū yəša‘ayāhū yəša‘yāh yəša‘yāhū yeShaaYahu yeshaYah yeshaYahuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 19:2 HEB: בַּשַּׂקִּ֑ים אֶל־ יְשַֽׁעְיָ֥הוּ הַנָּבִ֖יא בֶּן־ NAS: with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet KJV: with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet INT: sackcloth to Isaiah the prophet the son 2 Kings 19:5 2 Kings 19:6 2 Kings 19:20 2 Kings 20:1 2 Kings 20:4 2 Kings 20:7 2 Kings 20:8 2 Kings 20:9 2 Kings 20:11 2 Kings 20:14 2 Kings 20:16 2 Kings 20:19 1 Chronicles 3:21 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:15 1 Chronicles 26:25 2 Chronicles 26:22 2 Chronicles 32:20 2 Chronicles 32:32 Ezra 8:7 Ezra 8:19 Nehemiah 11:7 Isaiah 1:1 Isaiah 2:1 39 Occurrences |
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