יְהוֹסֵף
𐤉𐤄𐤅𐤎𐤐
Yehosef
H3084 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name denoting an individual in Israelite tradition, specifically 'Yehoseph.' The name refers primarily to a son of Jacob/Israel, but appears in this full form only in poetic or liturgical contexts. Its semantic range centers on the personal name, signifying the same individual known as Yosef (Joseph), though the elongated form may evoke particular associations with praise or petition addressed to deity.
Semantic Range
personal name, Yehoseph; poetic/theophoric variant of Joseph; refers to the patriarchal figure Joseph, liturgical recall of the Israelite ancestor
Root / Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew root יסף ('to add, increase') with a theophoric prefix יהו- (Yeho-, referencing the divine name YHWH). The full form Yehoseph likely emphasizes divine agency in 'adding' (i.e., granting increase or progeny), as opposed to the more common short form Yoseph.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Yehoseph is a rare, poetic variant of the more common Yoseph (H3130) used throughout narrative sections of the Hebrew Bible. This full form appears only in Psalm 81:6 (Heb. vs. 81:5 Eng.), in a context of national remembrance and liturgical address. It is constructed analogously with other theophoric names such as Yehonatan (Jonathan) and Yehoshua (Joshua), indicating an older or more formal naming convention. In rabbinic and post-biblical literature, the abbreviated Yoseph becomes standard. English translations often render both forms as 'Joseph,' potentially obscuring the nuanced distinction. The rendering 'Jehoseph' is archaic and does not reflect usage outside of certain English translations influenced by the KJV. The distinction between Yehoseph and Yoseph is not maintained in most later Jewish or Christian tradition. Historically, the name marks its bearer as an Israelite, specifically as a son of Jacob, progenitor of northern tribal groups (Ephraim and Manasseh).
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a fuller form of יוֹסֵף; Jehoseph (i.e. Joseph), a son of Jacob; Joseph.
Bantu Hebrew
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יסף (y-s-p) — to add, increase, do again
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2058 | וׇפְסִי | Increaser |
| H3130 | יוֹסֵף | to Yoseph-He-adds |
| H3131 | יוֹסִפְיָה | Yahweh adds |
| H3254 | יָסַף | I will add further |
| H3255 | יְסַף | she was added |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3084-01 |
בִּֽ/יה֘וֹסֵ֤ף | bihosef | HR/Np |
in-Joseph | in Yehoseph | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3084-01 |
Psalms 81:6 | בִּֽ/יה֘וֹסֵ֤ף | bihosef | HR/Np |
in-Joseph | in Yehoseph |