Meaning of Isaiah in the Bible
Language: HebrewTransliteration: YeshayahuGender: MaleTestament: Old Testament
Meaning
“The Lord is salvation”
Isaiah is the prophet associated with the book bearing his name and with ministry in Judah during the Assyrian crisis. His call vision centers on God's holiness and commissioning; the book moves through judgment, trust, royal hope, comfort, servant passages, and restoration.
Scripture References for Isaiah
5 key passages featuring this name
Isaiah 6:8
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 9:6
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ”
Isaiah 53:5
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
The Name Isaiah in God's Word
Names in Scripture carry deep significance. Isaiah — meaning “The Lord is salvation” — reflects a truth about identity, purpose, and God's design. Meditate on these passages to understand what this name reveals about God's character and His people.
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