יִשְׁמָא
yish.ma
Ishma
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "yish.ma" (H3457) is a proper name, specifically a personal name. It is used only once in the Bible, indicating that it is a unique and specific reference. The short definition provided, "Ishma," is likely the name itself, rather than a descriptive phrase. Given its singular occurrence, the usage of "yish.ma" is likely to identify a particular individual. Without further context, it is impossible to determine the significance of this name or its relationship to other biblical figures. However, as a proper name, it serves to distinguish this person from others and provides a unique identifier.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text