### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew name **Shᵉʼâr Yâshûwb**, represented by `{{H7610}}`, is a symbolic name given to one of Isaiah's sons. It appears only **1 time** in **1 verse** in the Bible. Its meaning is derived from the phrase **"a remnant will return"**, which serves as a prophetic message within the name itself.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H7610}}` is found in a direct command from the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` to the prophet **Isaiah** `{{H3470}}`. In this narrative, God **said** `{{H559}}` to Isaiah that he should take his **son** `{{H1121}}`, **Shearjashub**, with him to meet King Ahaz. The inclusion of the son, whose name carries a prophetic message, is a key element of the divine encounter [[Isaiah 7:3]].
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words provide context for the significance of this name:
* `{{H1121}}` **bên** (son): Defined as **a son (as a builder of the family name)**. This word establishes the familial relationship between Shearjashub and Isaiah, which is central to the command in [[Isaiah 7:3]].
* `{{H3470}}` **Yᵉshaʻyâh** (Isaiah): The name means **Jah has saved**. As the father of Shearjashub, his own name carries a salvific message, and he is the prophetic vessel through whom the LORD communicates [[Isaiah 7:3]].
* `{{H3068}}` **Yᵉhôvâh** (the LORD): Defined as **(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God**. This is the ultimate authority who commands Isaiah and gives Shearjashub's name its divine purpose [[Isaiah 7:3]].
* `{{H559}}` **ʼâmar** (to say): This primitive root, meaning **to say**, is used to show that the instruction to bring Shearjashub originates as a direct, spoken command from the LORD to his prophet [[Isaiah 7:3]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H7610}}` is concentrated in its meaning and unique use:
* **Living Prophecy:** The name is not merely a label but a living, walking symbol of a divine message from the LORD. The presence of the **son** `{{H1121}}` himself embodies the prophecy.
* **A Message of Judgment and Hope:** The meaning, **"a remnant will return,"** carries a dual implication. It suggests a coming judgment that will reduce the people to a remnant, yet it also contains the explicit promise of their eventual restoration and return.
* **Sovereign Communication:** The use of Isaiah's son as a prophetic sign demonstrates how the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` integrates the personal lives of His prophets into His divine communication with rulers and nations [[Isaiah 7:3]].
### Summary
In summary, **Shᵉʼâr Yâshûwb** `{{H7610}}` is a powerful example of a name that functions as a complete prophetic message. Its single occurrence highlights a specific historical moment where the **LORD** used the prophet **Isaiah**'s own **son** as a sign to King Ahaz. The name itself, meaning **"a remnant will return,"** encapsulates a core biblical theme of judgment and hope, making `{{H7610}}` a concise yet profound theological statement within the Old Testament narrative.
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