Who was Esaias?

Prophet in Old Testament

The story of Esaias

Esaias - Prophet
Esaias - Prophet
Prophet

Esaias (also known as Isaiah) was a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible. He was the son of Amoz and the father of Shear-Jashub. He is best known for his prophecies of the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. Esaias was born in the 8th century BC in Jerusalem. He was called to be a prophet by God in the year 740 BC. He was a contemporary of the prophet Micah and the two of them were active during the reigns of four Judean kings: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Esaias is best known for his prophecies of the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. He predicted the coming of a great king who would bring peace and justice to the world. He also predicted the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Jews. He also wrote about the coming of the New Covenant and the restoration of the Temple. Esaias is also known for his prophecies of the coming of the Day of the Lord, when God will judge the world and bring about a new age of peace and justice. He also wrote about the coming of the New Jerusalem and the coming of the Messiah. Esaias is remembered for his powerful and poetic writing style. He wrote about the suffering of the people of Israel and the hope of a better future. He is also remembered for his courage in speaking out against the injustices of his time. He is an important figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

Name meaning

Esaias means "Yahweh is salvation" or "God is salvation."

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

Matthew 3:3

Appearances in the Bible

21 mentions

Esaias in the Bible

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Matthew

Chapter 3

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him.

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Matthew

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

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Matthew

Chapter 8

Jesus Heals Many People

Jesus performs many miracles, including healing a leper and calming a storm.

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Matthew

Chapter 12

Lord of the Sabbath

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

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Matthew

Chapter 13

The Parables of the Kingdom

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of heaven.

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Matthew

Chapter 15

Traditions and the Canaanite Woman

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Mark

Chapter 7

Feeding the Five Thousand

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

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Luke

Chapter 3

The Ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

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Luke

Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Jesus is tempted by Satan and begins His ministry in Galilee.

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John

Chapter 1

The Word Became Flesh

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beg...

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John

Chapter 12

The Entry into Jerusalem

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 8

The Conversion of Saul

Saul (later known as Paul) is converted to Christianity and begins to preach.

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The Acts of the Apostles

Chapter 28

The Arrival in Rome and Paul's House Arrest

Paul arrives in Rome and is allowed to live under house arrest.

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Romans

Chapter 9

God's Sovereignty and Election

Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.

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Romans

Chapter 10

Righteousness Through Faith

Paul teaches that faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation, and that people can confess Jesus as Lord with their mouth.

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Romans

Chapter 15

The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem

Paul teaches about the importance of bearing with one another, and about the importance of the unity of the body of Chri...

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