יָשַׂם (ya.sam)
ya.sam
to put
H:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:V
Word Overview
The Hebrew verb yāśam means to put, place, or set something in a specific location. Although it shares roots with more common verbs for setting down objects, this form appears only once in the entire Bible, found in Genesis 50:26 where Joseph’s body is embalmed and placed in a coffin in Egypt.
Its limited usage highlights a deliberate act of positioning rather than casual placement. By choosing this term, the text emphasizes the finality and care taken in preparing Joseph for his long rest, marking a distinct moment of historical transition for the family of Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The verb yāśam captures a deliberate act of placing something with care and intention. In Genesis 50:26, it describes how Joseph’s body was put into a coffin in Egypt after embalming. This single occurrence highlights the finality of his death and the respect shown to his legacy.
For your faith, this word reminds us that God honors the dignity of His people, even in death. The careful placement of Joseph’s remains points to a longer story of preservation and promise. It invites us to trust that our lives, too, are held securely in God’s hands, with purpose and care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ he was put1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/יִּ֥ישֶׂם1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died, being one hundred ten years old, and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
This verse uses yāśam to describe the specific act of placing Joseph's embalmed body into a coffin, emphasizing the finality and care in his burial.