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H3450

יְשִׁימָאֵל

Yᵉshîymâʼêl /yes-eem-aw-ale'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom שׂוּם and אֵל
MeaningGod will place; Jesimael, an Israelite
KJV usageJesimael.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yᵉshîymâʼêl — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Yᵉshîymâʼêl, represented by H3450, is an Israelite proper name. Its base definition is "God will place". This name appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire biblical record.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole appearance of H3450 is within a genealogical listing in the book of Chronicles. The individual, named Jesimiel, is mentioned as part of a list of descendants 1 Chronicles 4:36. This context establishes Jesimiel's identity as an Israelite, placing him within the recorded lineage of his people without providing further narrative detail about his life.

Related Words & Concepts

In its only biblical mention, H3450 appears alongside other Israelite names that form a genealogical list. These associated individuals include:

  • H454 ʼElyᵉhôwʻêynay (Elihoenai): A name meaning "towards Jehovah (are) my eyes," identifying the name of seven Israelites.
  • H3291 Yaʻăqôbâh (Jaakobah): An Israelite name identifying Jaakobah, an Israelite.
  • H3439 Yᵉshôwchâyâh (Jeshoaiah): Meaning "Jah will empty," this name identifies Jeshochajah, an Israelite.
  • H6222 ʻĂsâyâh (Asaiah): A name meaning "Jah has made," belonging to three or four Israelites.
  • H5717 ʻĂdîyʼêl (Adiel): Meaning "ornament of God," this name is attributed to three Israelites.
  • H1141 Bᵉnâyâh (Benaiah): A common name meaning "Jah has built," given to twelve Israelites mentioned in scripture.

Theological Significance

While mentioned only once, the name H3450 carries theological weight through its meaning and context.

  • A Statement of Faith: The name itself, Yᵉshîymâʼêl, is a declaration meaning "God will place." This reflects a belief in God's sovereign power to establish and position His people.
  • Genealogical Importance: Its inclusion in the official records of 1 Chronicles underscores the value placed on maintaining a clear lineage, preserving the identity of the people of Israel.
  • Theophoric Identity: Like many Hebrew names, Jesimiel's name directly incorporates a reference to God ('El'), tying personal identity to the nature and action of God.

Summary

In summary, H3450 is the proper name Jesimiel, belonging to an Israelite. Its significance is derived not from a broad narrative but from its singular appearance in a genealogy 1 Chronicles 4:36 and the theological statement embedded in its meaning: "God will place." The name serves as a marker of identity within the preserved lineage of Israel and as a testament to a personal faith in God's providence.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • ישִׂימִאֵל

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H454 אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי or (shortened) אֶלְיוֹעֵינַי; from אֵל and יְהֹוָה and עַיִן; towards Jehovah (are) my eyes; Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the H3291 יַעֲקֹבָה from יַעֲקֹב; Jaakobah, an Israelite; Jaakobah. H3439 יְשׁוֹחָיָה from the same as יֶשַׁח and יָהּ; Jah will empty; Jeshochajah, an Israelite; Jeshoaiah. H6222 עֲשָׂיָה from עָשָׂה and יָהּ; Jah has made; Asajah, the name of three or four Israelites; Asaiah. H5717 עֲדִיאֵל from עֲדִי and אֵל; ornament of God; Adiel, the name of three Israelites; Adiel. H1141 בְּנָיָה or בּנָיָהוּ; (prolonged) from בָּנָה and יָהּ; Jah has built; Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites; Benaiah.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.