יִסְמַכְיָהוּ (yis.makh.ya.hu)
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Ismachiah
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 proper name YismakhYahû, rendered Ismachiah, means "Jehovah sustains." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, at 2 Chronicles 31:13. The text identifies him as a Levite who served as an overseer of the temple offerings during King Hezekiah’s religious revival.
This brief mention highlights the practical administration behind spiritual renewal. While kings and prophets often receive attention, the restoration of worship required organized leadership to manage resources. Ismachiah’s role ensured that contributions were handled with integrity, reflecting a belief that God provides for His people through faithful human stewardship.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ismachiah carries a quiet but powerful promise: "Jehovah sustains." In 2 Chronicles, he appears not as a king or prophet, but as one of the Levites tasked with overseeing temple offerings. This detail reminds us that spiritual renewal relies on faithful, everyday stewardship. God provides through those who manage resources with integrity and care.
When you face uncertainty about provision, this name offers comfort. It suggests that God’s support often comes through practical means and trusted people. Whether you are managing a household budget or supporting a ministry, your faithful handling of what is entrusted to you reflects trust in His sustaining power. You are not alone in these responsibilities.
His role highlights how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. By serving diligently in small tasks, Ismachiah helped restore worship in Jerusalem. Your own faithful service, however small it may seem, contributes to God’s larger work. Rest in the knowledge that He sustains you through every step of your journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ismachiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִסְמַכְיָ֔הוּ1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 31:13
Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the hand of Conaniah and Shimei his brother, by the appointment of Hezekiah the king and Azariah the ruler of God’s house.
This verse identifies Ismachiah as a Levite overseer appointed by King Hezekiah to manage temple offerings, highlighting the practical administration behind spiritual revival.