שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב (she.ar ya.shuv)
she.ar ya.shuv
Shear-jashub
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 Shear-jashub, meaning "a remnant shall return," belongs to the son of the prophet Isaiah and appears only once in Scripture, at Isaiah 7:3. During a time of political crisis for Judah, Isaiah was instructed to meet King Ahaz with this young boy as a living sign from God. The name itself functions as a prophetic message, contrasting the fear of total destruction with the promise that a faithful remnant would survive and come back.
This symbolic naming follows a pattern seen in Isaiah’s other children, whose names convey specific divine warnings or hopes. While his brother Maher-shalal-hash-baz signals swift plunder, Shear-jashub offers a note of future restoration. The name highlights the theological concept that God’s purposes will not be thwarted by current disasters, ensuring that a portion of the people will return to the land and to covenant faithfulness.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Shear-jashub carries a profound message of hope during times of uncertainty. It means "a remnant shall return," reminding us that God's plans are never completely thwarted by current disasters or fears. In Isaiah 7:3, this name was given to the prophet’s son as a living sign to King Ahaz, assuring him that despite the looming threat of invasion, a faithful portion of the people would survive and return.
This promise extends beyond ancient Israel to all who face overwhelming challenges today. It assures believers that even when circumstances seem dire, God preserves a remnant for His purposes. The name serves as a gentle reminder that restoration is always possible, offering comfort to those who feel overwhelmed by the weight of their present struggles.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- jashub1×
- and/ Shear-1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יָשׁ֣וּב1×
- וּ/שְׁאָ֖ר1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 7:3
Then Yahweh said to Isaiah, “Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, on the highway of the fuller’s field.
This verse introduces Shear-jashub as a tangible sign to King Ahaz, confirming that God's promise of a returning remnant remains active despite the political crisis.