יִשִּׁיָּהוּ (yish.shiy.yah)
yish.shiy.yah
Isshiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 5 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name yishshiyahu means "Jehovah will lend" or "Yahweh gives." It appears five times in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles and Ezra. The sources identify several distinct individuals bearing this name, including a warrior from the tribe of Issachar who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chronicles 12:6) and a Levite serving under Uzziel (1 Chronicles 23:20).
Because the name is relatively common among Israel’s tribal leaders and temple servants, it does not carry a single unique narrative weight. Instead, it reflects a recurring theological hope: that God provides what is needed. Translators typically render it as Jesiah or Ishiah in English Bibles, preserving the connection to divine provision across different branches of Israel’s history.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Isshiah carries a quiet but powerful promise: Jehovah will lend or Yahweh gives. In the biblical record, this name appears among the detailed lists of tribal leaders and temple servants. It reminds us that God is actively involved in providing for His people, whether through material needs or spiritual strength.
When we read these genealogies, we see ordinary men named with extraordinary hopes. Each Isshiah represents a family line sustained by divine provision. This word invites us to trust that the same God who provided for ancient Israel continues to supply what we need today. His faithfulness is not limited by time or circumstance.
May you find comfort in knowing that your Provider never runs out of resources. Whether facing financial strain, emotional fatigue, or uncertainty about the future, remember that God’s nature remains constant. He gives generously and sustains those who rely on Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 5 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Isshiah5×
- and/ Isshiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יִשִּׁיָּ֛ה2×
- יִשִּׁיָּֽה\׃1×
- יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה1×
- יִשִּׁיָּ֔ה1×
- וְ/יִשִּׁיָּ֖ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 23:20
The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.
Here Isshiah serves as the second in command among Uzziel's sons, highlighting God's provision of leadership within the temple ministry.
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Ezra 10:31
Of the sons of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
This occurrence lists Isshijah among those who repudiated foreign marriages, demonstrating how God's provision guided His people toward covenant faithfulness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Isshiah mean?
How many times does Isshiah appear in the Bible?
Is Isshiah a significant biblical character?
Every Occurrence (5 verses across 2 books)
I Chronicles 4 verses
The son of Uzzi: Izrahiah. The sons of Izrahiah: Michael, Obadiah, Joel, and Isshiah, five; all of them chief men.
I Chronicles 23:20The sons of Uzziel: Micah the chief, and Isshiah the second.
I Chronicles 24:21Of Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, Isshiah the chief.
I Chronicles 24:25The brother of Micah: Isshiah; of the sons of Isshiah, Zechariah.