Strong's Lexicon Yishmeray: Yishmeray Original Word: יִשְׁמְרַי Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep, guard, observe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Yishmeray, the concept of God as a protector is echoed in Greek terms such as τηρέω (tēreō, Strong's G5083), meaning "to keep, guard, observe." Usage: Yishmeray is a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "Yahweh guards" or "Yahweh will keep." It reflects a common practice in ancient Israel of naming individuals in a way that acknowledges God's protective and watchful nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to express a theological truth or a hope for the individual's life. The root שָׁמַר (shamar) is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God's protective actions over His people, His commandments, and His covenant. The name Yishmeray would have been a reminder of God's covenantal faithfulness and His role as a divine protector. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shamar Definition "preserver," a Benjamite NASB Translation Ishmerai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִשְׁמְרַי proper name, masculine in Benjamin, 1 Chronicles 8:18, Σαμαρει; A Ιεσαμαρι, ᵐ5L Ιασσημαρι. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ishmerai From shamar; preservative; Jishmerai, an Israelite -- Ishmerai. see HEBREW shamar Forms and Transliterations וְיִשְׁמְרַ֧י וישמרי veyishmeRai wə·yiš·mə·ray wəyišmərayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 8:18 HEB: וְיִשְׁמְרַ֧י וְיִזְלִיאָ֛ה וְיוֹבָ֖ב NAS: Ishmerai, Izliah and Jobab KJV: Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, INT: Ishmerai Izliah and Jobab 1 Occurrence |
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