Strong's Lexicon Iessai: Jesse Original Word: Ἰεσσαί Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew יִשַׁי (Yishay) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H3448 (יִשַׁי, Yishay) Usage: In the New Testament, "Iessai" refers to Jesse, the father of King David. Jesse is a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, as he is often mentioned in genealogies that trace the ancestry of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies. Cultural and Historical Background: Jesse was a Bethlehemite and the father of eight sons, the youngest of whom was David, who became the second king of Israel. Jesse's lineage is crucial in the biblical narrative, as it establishes the Davidic line from which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, is prophesied to come. This connection is significant in both Jewish and Christian traditions, as it underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from David. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Yishay Definition Jesse, the father of King David NASB Translation Jesse (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2421: ΙεσσαιΙεσσαι (Ἰεσσαιος in Josephus), ὁ (יִשַׁי (cf. B. D. American edition, under the word)), Jesse, the father of David the king (1 Samuel 16:1, 10; 1 Samuel 17:12 Alex.; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jesse. Of Hebrew origin (Yishay); Jessae (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite -- Jesse. see HEBREW Yishay Forms and Transliterations Ιεσσαι Ἰεσσαί Ἰεσσαὶ Iessai Iessaí IessaìLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:5 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰεσσαί NAS: and Obed the father of Jesse. KJV: Obed begat Jesse; INT: was father of Jesse Matthew 1:6 N Luke 3:32 N Acts 13:22 N Romans 15:12 N |
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