יוֹעָשׁ
𐤉𐤅𐤏𐤔
Yoash
H3135 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper name designating several individuals in the Hebrew Bible, most notably a king of Judah and a king of Israel. The name means 'YHWH has given' or possibly 'YHWH has helped/acted.' In various contexts, it functions mainly as an anthroponym rather than a descriptor, but the chosen name expresses a theophoric relationship indicating divine agency or favor.
Semantic Range
personal name, YHWH has given, YHWH has acted, YHWH has helped, name of an Israelite king of Judah, name of an Israelite king of Israel, general Israelite anthroponymic usage
Root / Etymology
Derived from the theophoric name element יהו (Yo-/Yeho-, representing YHWH) combined with the verb עוּשׁ (to help, to give relief, to act), though the precise derivation of the second element is debated. Some older sources suggest a link to the root עושׁ ('to hasten'), but more likely it reflects a wish formula: 'YHWH has acted' or 'YHWH has given.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
In biblical texts, individuals named יוֹעָשׁ include a king of Judah (2 Kings 11–12; 2 Chronicles 22–24) and a king of the northern kingdom of Israel (2 Kings 13–14). The use of a theophoric element (Yo-/Yeho-) was common in Israelite personal names, expressing religious identity or invoking the deity’s action. Later English translations render יוֹעָשׁ as 'Joash,' though this form carries connotations from later English Bible tradition. The precise meaning of the second component is uncertain; associations with the root עושׁ have been debated by modern philologists, with some suggesting it may reflect a wish for or recognition of divine intervention or blessing. The name is attested in both monarchic and post-monarchic texts, and though it denotes Israelite individuals from both Judah and the northern kingdom, its basic significance remains consistent.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יְהֹוָה and עוּשׁ; Jehovahhastened; Joash, the name of two Israelites; Joash.
Bantu Hebrew
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יהו + עשׁ (y-h-w + ʿ-w-š) — YHWH, to act, to help, to give, to make haste
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3135-01 |
וְ/יוֹעָ֡שׁ | veyoash | HC/Np |
Joash | and YHWH-has-acted | 1 |
H3135-02 |
יוֹעָֽשׁ | yoash | HNp |
Joash | Yahweh-supports | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3135-01 |
1 Chronicles 7:8 | וְ/יוֹעָ֡שׁ | veyoash | HC/Np |
Joash | and YHWH-has-acted |
H3135-02 |
1 Chronicles 27:28 | יוֹעָֽשׁ | yoash | HNp |
Joash | Yahweh-supports |