יָשַׁע
Properly, to be open , wide or free , i.e. (by implication) to be safe ; causatively, to free or succor
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What does יָשַׁע (môšîaʿ) mean in the Bible?
יָשַׁע (môšîaʿ) is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, to be open , wide or free , i.e. (by implication) to be safe ; causatively, to free or succor". properly, to be open, wide or free, i. Affirms the LORD’s exclusive saving identity. This term runs through the canonical themes of Canonical Anchor, Redemption.
Meaning
Deliverance from confinement or danger; causatively, to make spacious/free, hence to save and preserve.
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor BDB: deliver Usage: × at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.
Why This Word Matters
Affirms the Lord’s exclusive saving identity. Isaiah 43:8-13
Affirms the Lord’s exclusive role in eternal salvation. Isaiah 45:14-19
Affirms God as the active agent of salvation. Isaiah 46:1-4
Affirms God’s active role in redeeming His people. Isaiah 49:22-26
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 52×
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 11×
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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Old Testament Witnesses
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Cross-Language Connections
Greek words that correspond to or develop the meaning of this Hebrew word in the New Testament.
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