Lexical Definition
יִשְׁוָה Yishvâh (yish-vaw') Ishvah N:N-M-P
from שָׁוָה; he will level
Ishvah, Isvah.
- § Ishuai or Isuah = "he will resemble"
- Jishvah, an Israelite
1) the 2nd son of Asher
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה | and Ishvah | Gen.46.17 • 1Chr.7.30 |
| Ιεσσουέ | Ishuai | LXX.1Chr.7.30 |
| Ιεσσουά | Ishuah | LXX.Gen.46.17 |
| Ιασουά | Ishuah | LXX.1Chr.7.30 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17
- son of: Asher (אָשֵׁר)
- brother of: Imnah (יִמְנָה), Ishvi (יִשְׁוִי), Beriah (בְּרִיעָה) and Serah (שֶׂרַח)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִשְׁוָה proper name, masculine in Asher, Gen 46:17 = 1Chr 7:30 Ιεσσαι, Ισουα, Ιεσους, etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:17 |
| 1 Chronicles | 7:30 |
Profile
Male • Son of Asher • Son of Asher, grandson of Jacob.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Ishvah was a son of Asher and grandson of Jacob (Gen.46.17, 1Ch.7.30).
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
- referred to as Ishvah or Ishvah (KJV= Isuah) יִשְׁוָה;
- son of Asher אָשֵׁר;
- a brother of Imnah יִמְנָה, Ishvi יִשְׁוִי, Beriah בְּרִיעָה and Serah שֶׂרַח.
Ishvah is mentioned in two genealogical lists in the Bible as a son of Asher, who was one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.46.17, 1Ch.7.30). He is listed along with his brothers Imnah, Ishuah, and Beriah, as well as his sister Serah. As a grandson of Jacob and great-grandson of Abraham, Ishvah was a member of the Israelite tribe of Asher.
No other details are provided about Ishvah's life or role within the clan. His inclusion in these genealogies serves to trace the lineage of Asher and demonstrate the growth of the Israelite population in Egypt, as well as to establish the tribal structure that would later be important in the organization of the nation of Israel.
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