יְשַׁעְיָ֫הוּ (ye.sha.yah)
ye.sha.yah
Isaiah; Jeshaiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 39 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name ye.sha.yah translates to "Jehovah has saved." In the Hebrew Bible, it identifies several distinct individuals, most notably the major prophet who served during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. This Isaiah is first explicitly named in 2 Kings 19:2 as a key advisor to King Hezekiah, and he authored the biblical book that bears his name.
Beyond the prophet, the lexicon records other bearers of this name, including a Levite descendant of Moses mentioned in 1 Chronicles 24 and 26, and a grandson of Zerubbabel listed in 1 Chronicles 3. The New Testament Greek form Hēsaias refers to the prophet, linking him to the tradition recorded in Hebrews 11:37 regarding his martyrdom.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Isaiah carries a beautiful promise: "Jehovah has saved." It reminds us that salvation is not something we achieve on our own, but a gift initiated by God. When we read about the prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament, we see a man who stood before kings and commoners alike, delivering messages that often challenged the status quo. His life shows us that trusting in God's plan requires courage, especially when the world around us seems unstable.
In 2 Kings 20, we see this trust in action. King Hezekiah was facing a grave illness, yet Isaiah brought a word of hope and a sign of healing from Yahweh. This story illustrates that God hears our prayers and cares about our personal struggles. The name itself serves as a gentle reminder that the God who saved Israel in ancient times is the same God who offers grace and restoration to us today.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 39 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Isaiah31×
- Jeshaiah4×
- and/ Jeshaiah3×
- and/ Isaiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְשַׁעְיָ֖הוּ5×
- יְשַֽׁעְיָ֔הוּ5×
- יְשַׁעְיָ֔הוּ4×
- יְשַֽׁעְיָ֣הוּ4×
- יְשַֽׁעְיָ֥הוּ3×
- יְשַׁעְיָ֨הוּ2×
- יְשַׁעְיָ֣הוּ2×
- יְשַֽׁעְיָ֖ה2×
- יְשַׁעְיָהוּ֒1×
- יְשַׁעְיָֽהוּ\׃1×
- יְשַׁעְיָ֥הוּ1×
- יְשַׁעְיָ֗הוּ1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 1:1
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
This opening verse establishes Isaiah as a prophet who received visions concerning Judah and Jerusalem during the reigns of four specific kings, grounding his ministry in real historical events.
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II Kings 20:7
Isaiah said, “Take a cake of figs.” They took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.
Here the name refers to the moment Isaiah instructed that a cake of figs be applied to King Hezekiah's boil, demonstrating God's power to heal through simple means.
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II Chronicles 32:20
Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, prayed because of this, and cried to heaven.
This verse highlights Isaiah praying with King Hezekiah for deliverance from Assyria, showing the prophet's role as an intercessor who cried out to heaven alongside the king.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (39 verses across 6 books)
II Kings 13 verses
He sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth,…
II Kings 19:5So the servants of King Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
II Kings 19:6Isaiah said to them, “Tell your master this: ‘Yahweh says, “Don’t be afraid of the words that you have heard, with…
II Kings 19:20Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says ‘You have prayed to me against…
II Kings 20:1In those days Hezekiah was sick and dying. Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Yahweh…
II Kings 20:4Before Isaiah had gone out into the middle part of the city, Yahweh’s word came to him, saying,
II Kings 20:7Isaiah said, “Take a cake of figs.” They took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered.
II Kings 20:8Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “What will be the sign that Yahweh will heal me, and that I will go up to Yahweh’s house the…
II Kings 20:9Isaiah said, “This will be the sign to you from Yahweh, that Yahweh will do the thing that he has spoken: should the…
II Kings 20:11Isaiah the prophet cried to Yahweh; and he brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the…
II Kings 20:14Then Isaiah the prophet came to King Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say? From where did they come to…
II Kings 20:16Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear Yahweh’s word.
II Kings 20:19Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “Yahweh’s word which you have spoken is good.” He said moreover, “Isn’t it so, if peace…