Strong’s H8664

תִּשְׁבִּי

Part of speech

proper name, of a location; Adjective, of a people

Transliteration

Tishbiy

Pronunciation

tish-BEE

Definition

Tishbite

Meaning

a Tishbite

Usage

The term "Tishbiy" refers to an inhabitant of Tishbe, a town in Gilead. It is most notably used to describe Elijah, the prophet, as "Elijah the Tishbite." This designation highlights Elijah's origin and distinguishes him from other individuals named Elijah.

Bible references

1 Kings 17:1;1 Kings 21:17;1 Kings 21:28;2 Kings 1:3;2 Kings 1:8;2 Kings 9:36