ישוע
Yeshua
The Hebrew name for Jesus is ישוע (Yeshua).
ישוע is the specific name used to refer to Jesus in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce it?
Yeshua
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, ישוע is rarely used as a given name for babies. It is almost exclusively recognized as the name of the central figure of Christianity.
- In some Jewish contexts, referring to ישוע by his name can be sensitive, and speakers might instead use a descriptive phrase such as 'the one they call the Messiah'.
- The name 'Yeshua' is linguistically a 'cousin' to the name 'Joshua' through the evolution of the Hebrew root and the subsequent shortening of the original form.
Examples in context
- הם לומדים על ישוע.hem lomdim al yeshua.They are studying about Yeshua.
- ישוע הוא דמות היסטורית.yeshua hu dmut historit.Yeshua is a historical figure.
- היא קראה על ישוע בספר.hi kr'a al yeshua basifer.She read about Yeshua in the book.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a book they are reading.
- עידו Idoאת קוראת את הספר על ישוע?At korat et ha-sefer al Yeshua?Are you reading the book about Jesus?
- עגור Adiכן, אני קוראת אותו עכשיו.Ken, ani korat oto achshav.Yes, I am reading it now.
- עידו Idoהאם הוא מעניין?Ha-im hu me'anyen?Is it interesting?
- עגור Adiכן, הסיפור על ישוע מרתק.Ken, ha-sippur al Yeshua meratek.Yes, the story about Jesus is fascinating.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ישוע, CC BY-SA 4.0.
