Strong’s G2421

Ἰεσσαί

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Iessai

Pronunciation

ee-es-SAH-ee

Definition

Jesse

Meaning

(Hebrew), Jesse, son of Obed, and father of King David.

Usage

In the New Testament, "Iessai" refers to Jesse, the father of King David. Jesse is a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ, as he is often mentioned in genealogies that trace the ancestry of Jesus, emphasizing the fulfillment of Messianic prophecies.

Bible references

Matthew 1:5;Matthew 1:6;Luke 3:32;Acts 13:22;Romans 15:12