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Isaiah
eye-ZEYE-uh
Isaiah (name) means a book of the Old Testament, and the Hebrew prophet traditionally credited as its author. Example: “The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most quoted prophecies in the Bible.”
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A book of the Old Testament, and the Hebrew prophet traditionally credited as its author.
"The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most quoted prophecies in the Bible."
2
A male given name from Hebrew.
"Isaiah is a popular name inspired by the biblical prophet."
How to use Isaiah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA biblical prophet and book of the Bible, and a common modern first name.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ēsaḯas, from Hebrew yəšaʿyā́hū.
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What does “Isaiah” mean?
The word “Isaiah” means a book of the Old Testament, and the Hebrew prophet traditionally credited as its author. In plain terms, a biblical prophet and book of the Bible, and a common modern first name.
How do you pronounce “Isaiah”?
“Isaiah” is pronounced eye-ZEYE-uh (/aɪˈzeɪ.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Isaiah” in a sentence?
Here is “Isaiah” used in a sentence: “The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most quoted prophecies in the Bible.”
What part of speech is “Isaiah”?
“Isaiah” is a name.
Where does the word “Isaiah” come from?
The word “Isaiah” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ēsaḯas, from Hebrew yəšaʿyā́hū.
Is “Isaiah” a common word?
“Isaiah” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Isaiah” have?
“Isaiah” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a book of the Old Testament, and the Hebrew prophet traditionally credited as its author.
What is the Book of Isaiah about?
The Book of Isaiah is a book of the Old Testament traditionally credited to the Hebrew prophet Isaiah. It is one of the major prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible, associated with his teachings and prophecies.
Is Isaiah only the name of a Bible book, or also a personal name?
Both. Isaiah refers to the Old Testament book and the prophet traditionally said to have written it, and it is also used independently as a male given name of Hebrew origin.
What is the difference between Isaiah the prophet and Isaiah the book?
Isaiah the prophet is the historical figure traditionally credited as the author, while the Book of Isaiah is the biblical text attributed to him. The name refers to both the person and the writing associated with him.
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