Isaiah

[ahy-zey-uh, ahy-zahy-uh]

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.

Isaiah

/ 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

Isaiah

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.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Isaiah¹

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

Example Sentences

“In the beginning, it was a little humid,” linebacker Isaiah Chisom said, “but the sun came out, it was beautiful out here.”

From Los Angeles Times

Isaiah Hodgson, 29, was charged with resisting arrest, battery and weapons offenses for the drunken incident on July 7.

From Los Angeles Times

“Woe to you who deprive the rights of the poor, making women and homeless children your prey,” laments the prophet Isaiah.

From Salon

Isaiah Saxon, raised in Aptos, Calif., wrote and directed the A24-produced film, and watching it, it’s easy to find links to issues facing Californians today.

From Los Angeles Times

Director Isaiah Saxon got his start making otherworldly videos for Grizzly Bear and Björk.

From Los Angeles Times