Ishi
אִישִׁי/ISH-eye/
“My husband, or my man”
Summary
A name meaning 'my husband,' used prophetically of Israel's restored relationship with God, and also borne by several Old Testament men.
☩Prophetic Usage
Hosea prophesied a day when Israel would call God 'Ishi' (my husband) instead of 'Baali' (my master). This intimate name reflects restored covenant relationship, removing even the sound of Baal from Israel's vocabulary. The marriage metaphor expresses the personal, loving nature of God's bond with His people.
Key verses:Hosea 2:16
☩Personal Names
Several Old Testament men bore this name: a descendant of Judah through Jerahmeel; a man of the tribe of Simeon whose sons smote the Amalekites at Mount Seir; and the head of a family of Manasseh. The name expressed parental hope in God's presence with them.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:311 Chronicles 4:421 Chronicles 5:24