וְיַעֲשׂוֹ (ya.a.su)
ya.a.su
Jaasu
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 Yaasu appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Ezra 10:37 among the list of men who had married foreign women during the post-exilic restoration. In this context, he is identified as a descendant of Bani, one of the leaders whose household was affected by Ezra’s decree to separate from non-Israelite spouses.
Etymologically, the name derives from the root meaning "to do" or "to make," with the form suggesting a future action such as "he will do" or "they will do." While the specific theological significance of this personal name is not elaborated in the text, its presence highlights the human dimension of the community’s difficult reforms. The record serves primarily as a genealogical marker within the broader narrative of religious renewal and identity formation in Jerusalem.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yaasu appears in a list of men who ended marriages with foreign wives during the post-exilic restoration (Ezra 10:37). Its root means "to do" or "to make," suggesting an active life. This simple meaning reminds us that our daily actions shape our identity and community.
Genealogical records like this one preserve the stories of ordinary people who faced difficult decisions. Their choices reflected a desire to maintain religious identity during a time of rebuilding. We can find comfort in knowing that God remembers these faithful steps, even when names are barely mentioned.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jaasai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יַעֲשָֽׂי\׃1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 10:37
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,
This occurrence lists Jaasu among those who separated from foreign wives to restore the community's covenant identity.