Isaiah

American  

[ahy-zey-uh, ahy-zahy-uh] / aɪˈzeɪ ə, aɪˈzaɪ ə /

noun

1. Also called Isaiah of Jerusalem.  a Major Prophet of the 8th century b.c.

2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. Isa.

3. a male given name.

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Isaiah British  

/ aɪˈzaɪə /

noun

1. the first of the major Hebrew prophets, who lived in the 8th century _bc

2. the book of his and others' prophecies

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Isaiah Cultural  

1. A major Israelite prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah; the Book of Isaiah in the Old Testament is attributed to him. In the New Testament, his prophecies are treated as predictions of many of the details of the life and death of Jesus. (See Good Shepherd.)

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Etymology

Origin of Isaiah

From Late Latin Isaias, from Greek Ēsaḯās, from Hebrew Yəshaʿyāhū “Yahweh's salvation”

Example Sentences

“I know it shocked a lot of people that it might be this quick,” said linebacker Isaiah Jones, whose second-quarter fumble recovery helped Indiana open up a 17-0 halftime lead.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When he speaks, it means something,” Indiana linebacker Isaiah Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times

During World War II, Isaiah lived in Washington and wrote political summaries for the British Embassy, which were passed on to the prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal

In South Africa, Isaiah Shembe's followers say he received orders from God in 1913 to found the Nazareth Baptist Church, and many view him as a messianic figure.

From Barron's

Isaiah Rogers, named tournament MVP, had 20 points.

From Los Angeles Times