יִבְשָׂם (yiv.sam)
yiv.sam
Ibsam
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yivsam appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:2 as one of the sons of Tola and a grandson of Issachar. This genealogical listing preserves his identity within the lineage of the tribe, connecting him to broader family structures that include brothers such as Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, and Shemuel.
Etymologically, the name is interpreted to mean "pleasant" or "fragrant." While the text does not elaborate on his personal life or deeds, the meaning of the name offers a subtle linguistic detail about how he was known. As a rare entry in the biblical record, Yivsam serves as a specific marker in the historical tracing of the tribe of Issachar during the period leading up to and including the wilderness journey.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ibsam appears only once in Scripture, nestled within a genealogical list in 1 Chronicles 7:2. It identifies him as a son of Tola and a grandson of Issachar, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. While the text offers no narrative about his life or deeds, its preservation is significant. In biblical history, names often carried meaning that reflected character or divine purpose.
Etymologically, Ibsam is interpreted to mean "fragrant" or "pleasant." This suggests a legacy defined by goodness and agreeableness rather than military prowess or political power. For readers today, this minor entry reminds us that every individual in God’s family has value. Even those whose stories are brief contribute to the larger tapestry of faith.
His inclusion highlights the importance of lineage and community. The text notes he was a "head of his father’s house," indicating responsibility and leadership within his clan. This small detail encourages us to consider how our own lives, however quiet they may seem, fit into God’s broader plan for His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jibsam1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִבְשָׂ֜ם1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:2
The sons of Tola: Uzzi, Rephaiah, Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam, and Shemuel, heads of their fathers’ houses, of Tola; mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in the days of David was twenty-two thousand six hundred.
This verse uniquely identifies Ibsam as a son of Tola and lists him among the heads of their fathers' houses, establishing his role within the tribe of Issachar.