Original Word: יְעִישׁ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Y`iysh
Pronunciation: yay-sh
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-eesh')
Definition: There is, there are
Meaning: Jeish

Jeush

From uwsh; hasty; Jeish, the name of an Edomite and of a an Israelite -- Jeush (from the margin). Compare y'uwsh.

see HEBREW uwsh

see HEBREW y'uwsh

Word Origin
the same as Yeush, q.v.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּשׁ (awsh), which means "to hasten" or "to assemble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for Jeish, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. However, genealogical names often have transliterations or adaptations in Greek texts, but Jeish does not appear in the Greek scriptures.

Usage: Jeish is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Jeish is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. Specifically, Jeish is listed as one of the sons of Benjamin, indicating his role as a progenitor within the tribe. The name appears in the context of the genealogies that trace the lineage and heritage of the Israelite tribes, emphasizing the importance of family and tribal connections in the biblical narrative.
• The mention of Jeish in the genealogies underscores the significance of maintaining a record of ancestry, which was crucial for the Israelites in terms of inheritance, land rights, and fulfilling the covenant promises made to the patriarchs. The genealogical records serve as a testament to God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His promises through successive generations.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, Jeish is referenced in 1 Chronicles 7:10: "The son of Jediael: Bilhan. The sons of Bilhan: Jeush, Benjamin, Ehud, Chenaanah, Zethan, Tarshish, and Ahishahar."

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