Name Meaning: The name "Shear-jashub" is derived from the Hebrew phrase "שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב" (She'ar Yashuv), which means "A remnant shall return." This name is significant in the context of biblical prophecy and the themes of judgment and restoration.

Biblical References: Shear-jashub is mentioned in the Book of Isaiah, specifically in Isaiah 7:3. The Berean Standard Bible records this verse as follows: "Then the LORD said to Isaiah, 'Go out with your son Shear-jashub to meet Ahaz at the end of the aqueduct of the Upper Pool, on the road to the Launderer’s Field.'"

Historical Context: Shear-jashub was the son of the prophet Isaiah. His presence in the narrative of Isaiah 7 is not merely incidental but serves as a living symbol of the prophetic message that Isaiah was delivering to King Ahaz of Judah. The historical backdrop of this encounter is the Syro-Ephraimite War, during which the kingdoms of Aram (Syria) and Israel (Ephraim) formed an alliance against Judah. King Ahaz, facing this formidable threat, was in a state of fear and uncertainty.

Prophetic Significance: The name "Shear-jashub" encapsulates a central theme of Isaiah's prophetic ministry: the promise that, despite impending judgment and exile, a faithful remnant of God's people would return. This message of hope and restoration is a recurring motif in the Book of Isaiah. The presence of Shear-jashub alongside Isaiah as he confronted Ahaz served as a tangible reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His covenant promises.

Theological Implications: The concept of a "remnant" is a significant theological theme throughout the Bible. It underscores God's grace and mercy, highlighting that even in times of widespread apostasy and judgment, God preserves a faithful group who remain true to Him. This remnant is often seen as the seed through which God continues His redemptive work in the world.

Application for Believers: For contemporary believers, the account of Shear-jashub serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the assurance that He will preserve His people through trials and tribulations. It encourages Christians to remain steadfast in their faith, trusting in God's promises even when circumstances seem dire. The prophetic message associated with Shear-jashub also calls believers to reflect on their own role as part of God's remnant, living out their faith in a world that often stands in opposition to God's ways.

In summary, Shear-jashub is more than just a historical figure; he is a symbol of hope and divine promise, reminding believers of the enduring truth that "a remnant shall return."Shear-Jashub

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The remnant shall return, Isaiah 7:3 10:21, the name of one of Isaiah's sons; supposed to have had a prophetic meaning, like Mather-shalal-hash-baz.

A remnant shall escape or return (i.e., to God), a symbolical name which the prophet Isaiah gave to his son (Isaiah 7:3), perhaps his eldest son. SHEAR-JASHUB

she-ar-ja'-shub or jash'-ub (she'ar yashubh, "a remnant shall return"; Septuagint ho kataleiphtheis Iasoub): The son of Isaiah, who accompanied him when he set out to meet Ahaz (Isaiah 7:3). The name like that of other children of prophets (compare "Immanuel," "Mahershalal-hash-baz," "Lo-ruhamah," etc.) is symbolic of a message which the prophet wishes to emphasize. Thus Isaiah uses the very words she'ar yashubh to express his oft-repeated statement that a remnant of Israel will return to Yahweh (Isaiah 10:21).

7610. Shear Yashub -- "a remnant shall return," son of Isaiah
... "a remnant shall return," son of Isaiah. Transliteration: Shear Yashub Phonetic
Spelling: (sheh-awr'yaw-shoob') Short Definition: Shear-jashub. ... Shear-jashub. ...
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... Against this an appeal might, with the most perfectpropriety, have been made to
Shear-Jashub, and Maher-shalal-hash-baz, neither of whom can, by any means ...
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Shearjashub (1 Occurrence)
... eldest son. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. SHEAR-JASHUB. she-ar ... 10:21).
Multi-Version Concordance Shearjashub (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 7 ...
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Shear-jashub (1 Occurrence)
Shear-jashub. Shearjashub, Shear-jashub. She'ar-jash'ub . Easton's Bible
Dictionary ... Shearjashub, Shear-jashub. She'ar-jash'ub . Reference Bible.
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Jashub (5 Occurrences)
... 3) In Isaiah 7:3, part of the name SHEAR-JASHUB (which see). ... Isaiah 7:3 Then Yahweh
said to Isaiah, "Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at ...
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Fuller's (4 Occurrences)
... Here Isaiah met Ahaz and Shear-jashub his son by command of Yahweh (Isaiah 7:3 ... Yahweh
said to Isaiah, "Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son ...
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She'ar-jash'ub (1 Occurrence)
She'ar-jash'ub. Shear-jashub, She'ar-jash'ub. Shears . Multi-Version Concordance ...
Shear-jashub, She'ar-jash'ub. Shears . Reference Bible.
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Jushab-hesed (1 Occurrence)
... The name is probably symbolical (1 Chronicles 3:20); compare SHEAR-JASHUB.
Multi-Version Concordance Jushab-hesed (1 Occurrence). ...
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Jushabhesed (1 Occurrence)
... The name is probably symbolical (1 Chronicles 3:20); compare SHEAR-JASHUB.
Multi-Version Concordance Jushabhesed (1 Occurrence). ...
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Washerman's (3 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 7:3 Then the Lord said to Isaiah, Go out now, you and Shear-jashub, your
son, and you will come across Ahaz at the end of the stream flowing from the ...
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Immanuel (3 Occurrences)
... 9 years of age when the prophecy was given (2 Kings 16:2). Immanuel, in the prophetic
economy, evidently stands on the same level with Shear-jashub (Isaiah 7:3 ...
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Fullers (4 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 7:3 Then said Jehovah unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and
Shear-jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, in the ...
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