Bible Name

View in English, Hebrew Name Issachar (Yisachar) - יִשָּׂשכָר Gender Time of appearance The Biblical Era Meaning According to the Biblical explanation, the name Issachar is related to the word "שָׂכָר" (sachar, "reward", "wages"). History Issachar was the fifth son of Jacob and Leah; the tribe of Issachar is called after him. Citation "And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband, and she called his name Issachar." Genesis 30, 18 Categories

Issachar (Yisachar) - יִשָּׂשכָר

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