יִשַׁי
Yishay
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "Yishay" refers to Jesse, the father of David. Its origin is linked to an Aramaic term meaning "existence" or "being," derived from a related Hebrew root. In the King James Version of the Bible, it is translated as "Jesse."
Jishai, David's father
The Hebrew word Yishay means "Jishai, David's father," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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