Hebrew Explorer logo
Hebrew Explorer
The tool for deep Hebrew research into the biblical Scriptures

Ismachiah — the meaning of the Hebrew name יִסְמַכְיָהוּ

יִסְמַכְיָהוּ

Yiçmakyâhûw · pronounced yis-mak-yaw-hoo' · Strong's H3253 · a man

Ismachiah means Jah will sustain.

Built from

סָמַךְ çâmak (from, H5564) — to prop (literally or figuratively) open in the lexicon ›

יָהּ Yâhh (and, H3050) — Jah, the sacred name open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

from H5564 and H3050; Jah will sustain; Jismakjah, an Israelite.

First appearance

2Chr 31:13 And Jehiel, and Azaziah, and Nahath, and Asahel, and Jerimoth, and Jozabad, and Eliel, and Ismachiah, and Mahath, and Benaiah, were overseers under the hand of Cononiah and Shimei his brother, at the commandment of Hezekiah the king, and Azariah the ruler of the house of God. (KJV)

Every verse that names Ismachiah

1 occurrence in 1 verse — 2 Chronicles

2Chr 31:13

Read it in Hebrew Explorer with Hebrew Names on →

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Open Hebrew Explorer — 30+ free study tools →