Strong's G2421 · Greek
Ἰεσσαί
Iessai · /es-es-sah'-ee/
Number
G2421
Language
Greek
Original word
Ἰεσσαί
Transliteration
Iessai
Pronunciation
es-es-sah'-ee
KJV occurrences
5 verses
Definition
of Hebrew origin (3448); Jessae (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite:--Jesse.
KJV: Jesse
Root / derivation: of Hebrew origin (3448)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered Ἰεσσαί across 5 verses.
Jesse5×
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2421 (Iessai) mean?
of Hebrew origin (3448); Jessae (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite:--Jesse.
How many times does G2421 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2421 (Ἰεσσαί) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Jesse.”
How is Iessai translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2421 is rendered as “Jesse” (5×).
Where does the Greek word Ἰεσσαί come from?
of Hebrew origin (3448)