Original Word: יַעֲשׂוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ya`asuw
Pronunciation: yah-as-awv'
Phonetic Spelling: (yah-as-oo')
Definition: To gather, to assemble, to collect
Meaning: Jaasu

Jaasu, an Israelite

From asah; they will do; Jaasu, an Israelite:

see HEBREW asah

Word Origin
from asah
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Jaasu (1).

(ו)יעשׂו Kt, (וְ) יַעֲשָׂ֑י Qr, proper name, masculine one with foreign wife Ezra 10:37, ᵐ5 καὶ ἐποίησαν.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָשָׂה (asah), meaning "to do" or "to make."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Jaasu, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of returning and restoring covenantal faithfulness can be related to Greek terms such as ἐπιστρέφω (epistrephō, Strong's Greek 1994), meaning "to turn back" or "to return," which captures the essence of the actions taken by the Israelites during this period.

Usage: The name Jaasu appears in the context of genealogical records, specifically in the post-exilic period. It is used to identify an individual among the descendants of the Israelites who returned from Babylonian captivity.

Context: Jaasu is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the sons of Bani. In Ezra 10:37, Jaasu is listed among those who had taken foreign wives during the time of the return from Babylonian exile. This was a significant issue for the returning exiles, as intermarriage with foreign nations was seen as a violation of the covenantal laws given to Israel. The narrative in Ezra highlights the community's efforts to rectify this situation by encouraging those who had married foreign women to put them away, thereby restoring their commitment to the covenant. Jaasu's inclusion in this list underscores the broader theme of repentance and restoration that characterizes the post-exilic period.

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