יְשִׁימִאֵל (ye.shi.ma.el)
ye.shi.ma.el
Jesimiel
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 Jesimiel appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 4:36. It identifies a specific individual within the tribe of Simeon during the period of the Divided Monarchy. The text lists him as part of the family line of Shimei, preserving his identity within the broader tribal history.
Linguistically, the name combines two elements: "Yeshi," meaning "he will place" or "establish," and "El," referring to God. This structure creates a declaration that God is the one who establishes or positions the individual. Such names were common in ancient Israel, serving as brief theological statements about divine sovereignty over human life.
Although the narrative context does not describe Jesimiel’s actions, his inclusion in the chronicle highlights the importance of lineage and continuity in biblical history. The record ensures that even those without prominent stories remain part of the community’s remembered heritage.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jesimiel appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a list of ancestors in 1 Chronicles 4:36. Its meaning, "God establishes," offers a quiet reminder that our lives are held by divine purpose, even when we do not see the full picture. In ancient Israel, names were often prayers or declarations of faith, and this one affirms that God is the one who positions us.
While Jesimiel’s personal story is not recorded, his inclusion in the genealogy shows that every member of the community mattered to God. This encourages us to trust that our lives, too, are part of a larger, meaningful narrative written by God. We do not need fame or public recognition to have value; our place in His family is secure.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jesimiel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וִ/ישִׂימִאֵ֖ל1×