יוֹשָׁה
𐤉𐤅𐤔𐤄
Yoshah
H3144 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Joshah, a personal name referring to an individual Israelite. The term designates a specific person listed among genealogies in the Hebrew Bible, notably as a son of Amaziah of the tribe of Simeon. The word functions solely as a proper name and does not carry an independent lexical meaning beyond individual identification.
Semantic Range
personal name, proper noun; does not function as a descriptive noun or verb
Root / Etymology
Formed from the root יָשַׁע (y-sh-ʿ), meaning 'to save' or 'to deliver.' יוֹשָׁה is likely a shortened or contracted form or variant of longer theophoric names such as יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (Yehoshua, 'Yahweh is salvation').
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name יוֹשָׁה occurs in 1 Chronicles 4:34 as a Simeonite leader. The form resembles other Israelite names constructed from the root יָשַׁע, often implying notions of salvation or deliverance, though this shorter form omits a direct theophoric element ('Yahweh'). Later English translations often render the name as 'Joshah.' It does not have theological or religious significance beyond personal identification in context. Unlike names such as Joshua, which carry pronounced theological or deliverance themes, Joshah remains genealogical in use and lacks wider narrative application. Distinguish from similar names such as יְהוֹשָׁפָט (Jehoshaphat) or יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Joshua) with overt theophoric elements. No evidence indicates significant evolution or use of the name beyond the described context in the Hebrew Bible.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably a form of יוֹשַׁוְיָה; Joshah, an Israelite; Joshah.
Bantu Hebrew
No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been submitted for this word yet.
+ Add Bantu Hebrew WordRoot Family
יׄשׁע (y-š-ʿ) — save, deliver, bring to safety
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3144-01 |
וְ/יוֹשָׁ֖ה | veyoshah | HC/Np |
Joshah | and Yoshah | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3144-01 |
1 Chronicles 4:34 | וְ/יוֹשָׁ֖ה | veyoshah | HC/Np |
Joshah | and Yoshah |