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The Power of His Name
- Bob Lampkin
- Jun 27, 2023
- 3 min read
If you are interested in the origins of the name Jesus, you might have come across the word yeshua. This word has a rich and complex history, and it can mean different things depending on the context. In this blog post, we will explore some of the various meanings that yeshua holds in Hebrew as a name, a sentence and a promise.
One of the most common meanings of yeshua is "salvation" or "deliverance". This is derived from the root word yasha, which means "to save" or "to rescue". Yeshua is often used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to God's saving acts for his people, such as the Exodus from Egypt, the conquest of Canaan, or the return from exile. For example, in Psalm 62:2, David says: "He alone is my rock and my salvation (yeshuati); he is my fortress, I will never be shaken."
Another meaning of yeshua is "Jesus". This is the name that was given to the son of Mary and Joseph, who was born in Bethlehem and grew up in Nazareth. According to the New Testament, Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one sent by God to save his people from their sins. The name Jesus is actually a transliteration of the Greek name Iesous, which in turn is a translation of the Hebrew name Yeshua. The name Yeshua is a shortened form of Yehoshua, which means "Yahweh is salvation". Thus, the name Jesus reflects his identity and mission as God's savior albeit, without the same weight as being a prophetic utterance.
A third meaning of yeshua is "a sentence". This is because yeshua can also be understood as a combination of two words: ye and shua. Ye is also a prefix that means "he will" or "may he", and shua is also a noun that means "cry for help" or "shout of joy". Together, they form a sentence that can be translated as "he will cry for help" or "may he shout for joy". This sentence can be used as a blessing or a curse, depending on the tone and intention of the speaker. For example, in Genesis 49:18, Jacob says: "I look for your deliverance (yeshuatcha), O Lord." Here, yeshuatcha can also be read as "may he cry for help", implying Jacob's desperate need for God's intervention.
A fourth meaning of yeshua is "a promise". This is because yeshua can also be seen as a contraction of two words: yehi and shua. Yehi is a verb that means "let it be" or "may it be", and shua is the same noun as before. Together, they form a promise that can be translated as "let it be a cry for help" or "may it be a shout of joy". This promise can be used as an expression of hope or faith, depending on the situation and mood of the speaker. For example, in Isaiah 12:2, the prophet says: "Surely God is my salvation (yeshuati); I will trust and not be afraid." Here, yeshuati can also be read as "let it be a shout of joy", indicating Isaiah's confidence in God's deliverance.
As you can see, yeshua is a word that has multiple layers of meaning and significance in Hebrew. It can be a name, a sentence, a promise, or all of them at once. It can convey salvation, Jesus, cry for help, or shout of joy. It can express despair, gratitude, hope, or faith. It is a word that reflects the richness and diversity of the Hebrew language and culture.
Most importantly, Yeshua is the focus of our attention because we only have access to the father through his name, the most wonderful name of all.
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