"Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Yeshua Meaning in the Bible
Yeshua
boy
Yeshua means "The LORD is salvation; He saves", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Yeshua appears in the King James Bible, and Philippians 2:9-10 is the passage most often tied to it. Yeshua saves His people from their sins — name above every name, every knee bowing, the LORD's salvation embodied in the most sacred name ever spoken.
Is Yeshua in the Bible?
Yes — Yeshua (spelled Jeshua in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/yeh-SHOO-ah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningThe LORD is salvation; He saves
What does Yeshua mean?
Yeshua is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "The LORD is salvation; He saves". Yeshua is the Hebrew name of Jesus — the name above every name. 'Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.' Yeshua is the foundation of all salvation.
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What does Yeshua mean in the Bible?
Yeshua means "The LORD is salvation; He saves" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Yeshua is the Hebrew name of Jesus — the name above every name. 'Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name.' Yeshua is the foundation of all salvation.
Where does Yeshua appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Yeshua is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Philippians 2:9-10. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Yeshua?
Yeshua has 4 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Joshua
Yehoshua
Common nicknames
Josh
Jesus
Which books of the Bible mention Yeshua?
Yeshua is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Yeshua?
Yeshua saves His people from their sins — name above every name, every knee bowing, the LORD's salvation embodied in the most sacred name ever spoken.
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Word Meaning
Salvation (Yeshuah) (יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah))
Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Strong's
Strong's H3444 — Salvation (Yeshuah)
יְשׁוּעָה (yeshuah) • Deliverance, rescue, and victory — God's saving action on behalf of His people.
Word Meaning
Salvation (σωτηρία (Sōtēria) / יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah))
Deliverance from sin, death, and judgment through God's power
Strong's
Strong's G4991 — Salvation
σωτηρία (Sōtēria) / יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah) • Deliverance from sin, death, and judgment through God's power
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Yeshua name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Yeshua
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Yeshua?
You can read every verse where Yeshua appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.