Lexicon Yishmeray: Yishmeray Original Word: יִשְׁמְרַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ishmerai From shamar; preservative; Jishmerai, an Israelite -- Ishmerai. see HEBREW shamar 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to keep, guard, observe, give heed."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jishmerai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies. Greek equivalents would typically be transliterations or adaptations of the name for use in the Septuagint or other Greek texts, but no such entries are directly associated with Strong's Greek numbering system. Usage: Jishmerai is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Jishmerai is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. He is listed as one of the sons of Elpaal, a descendant of Benjamin. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 8:18, which provides a record of the descendants of Benjamin, highlighting the lineage and notable figures within the tribe. The passage reads: "Ishmerai, Izliah, and Jobab were the sons of Elpaal" (1 Chronicles 8:18, BSB). This genealogical context situates Jishmerai within the broader narrative of Israel's tribal history, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical text. The name itself, meaning "whom Jehovah keeps," reflects a common theme in Hebrew names, where the character and attributes of God are invoked as a form of blessing or protection over the individual. 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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