יָשֻׁבִי (ya.shu.vi)
ya.shu.vi
Jashubite
N:N--PGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The term yashubi refers to a member of the Jashubites, a clan within the tribe of Issachar. It functions as a gentilic adjective, identifying people by their descent from Jashub, one of the sons of Issachar. The name Jashub itself means "he will return," a detail that adds a layer of personal history to this specific family line.
This word appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 26:24. In this census, it serves as a collective noun for the descendants of Jashub. The text lists them alongside other clans like Tola and Puah, recording their numbers during the wilderness wanderings before the Israelites entered Canaan.
Its rarity makes it a precise genealogical marker rather than a theological concept. It highlights the importance of tribal lineage in ancient Israel, preserving the identity of smaller family groups within the larger tribe. The single occurrence anchors this specific group in the historical record of Israel's journey.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jashub means 'he will return,' a simple phrase that carries deep resonance for anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain about their path. In Numbers 26:24, we meet the Jashubites, a small clan within the tribe of Issachar. Their story is not one of grand battles or famous miracles, but of faithful presence in the wilderness.
This single mention reminds us that God keeps careful record of every family line, no matter how small. The Jashubites were part of a larger community journeying toward a promised future. Their inclusion shows that belonging to God’s people is not about fame or size, but about being known and counted by Him.
When we feel insignificant or forgotten, this word offers comfort. Your life, your family history, and your daily faithfulness matter to God. He sees the quiet moments of obedience just as clearly as the loud ones. You are part of a story that stretches back through generations and forward into eternity.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Jashubite[s]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/יָּשׁוּבִ֑י1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 26:24
of Jashub, the family of the Jashubites; of Shimron, the family of the Shimronites.
This verse identifies the Jashubites as a distinct clan within Issachar, preserving their name in the census record during the wilderness wanderings.