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Ἰεσσαί G2421
G2421 is the Greek word Ἰεσσαί, transliterated Iessaí. The King James Version most often renders it jesse.
What it means
Jessæ (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite.
Where it comes from
of Hebrew origin (H03448).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Jesse.
Verses using Ἰεσσαί
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:6 · KJV
And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
Luke 3:32 · KJV
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,
Acts 13:22 · KJV
And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
Romans 15:12 · KJV
And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2421 mean?
G2421 is the Greek word Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí), meaning Jessæ (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite.
How is G2421 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it jesse (2 times), son of jesse (2 times).
How many times does G2421 appear in the Bible?
Ἰεσσαί (Iessaí) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2421 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H03448).
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