יְשִׁישָׁי
𐤉𐤔𐤉𐤔𐤉
Yeshishay
H3454 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Yeshishai, an Israelite male personal name. The name likely carries the semantic nuance of 'aged one' or 'elder,' possibly reflecting characteristics admired or sought after by those who bestowed the name. Outside of its use as a name, does not function as a common noun or adjective in biblical texts.
Semantic Range
personal name meaning 'aged one' or 'elder'; proper noun; not used as a common noun or title
Root / Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew root יָשִׁישׁ (yashish), meaning 'old,' 'aged.' The name יְשִׁישָׁי (Yᵉshîyshây) is a theophoric or nominal form constructed on this root, with the ending –י likely marking a personal name rather than direct adjectival use. There is no evidence for alternative derivation; root and formation are well-attested in Hebrew nomenclature.
Historical & Contextual Notes
יְשִׁישָׁי appears as a personal name in 1 Chronicles 4:20, designating a member of the house of Judah, specifically within genealogical records. The name's etymological connection to 'aged' or 'elderly' may indicate either the status of the original bearer or an aspirational quality associated with wisdom, honor, or respect for elders in ancient Israelite society. There is no indication in the text that the name refers to a broader group; its usage is strictly nominal. The similar English rendering 'Jeshishai' is a transliteration based on the Masoretic Text. Translations occasionally render it according to its root meaning, but in genealogical lists the transliteration is used. No direct connection to later Judean or Jewish identifications; this term reflects a personal name within ancient Israelite context. Differentiated from similarly constructed names such as ישי (Yishai), though both share a nominal form. Not used as a title or epithet, only as a personal name.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יָשִׁישׁ; aged; Jeshishai, an Israelite; Jeshishai.
Bantu Hebrew
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ישׁשׁ (y-š-š) — to be old, to be aged, to become old
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3454-01 |
יְשִׁישַׁ֥י | yeshishay | HNp |
Jeshishai | Yeshishai | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3454-01 |
1 Chronicles 5:14 | יְשִׁישַׁ֥י | yeshishay | HNp |
Jeshishai | Yeshishai |