Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- In the Bible, a son of Jacob and Leah and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.
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- proper noun biblical Ninth son of
Jacob , by his wifeLeah . - proper noun biblical One of the
Israelite tribes , descended from Issachar. - proper noun A male
given name
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- noun (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and a forebear of one of the tribes of Israel
Etymologies
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Examples
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Leah was now blessed with two sons; the first she called Issachar (a hire), reckoning herself well repaid for her mandrakes, nay (which is a strange construction of the providence) rewarded for giving her maid to her husband.
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume I (Genesis to Deuteronomy) 1721
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"More love, Elder Gray!" called Issachar, on his way to the toolhouse.
Homespun Tales Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin 1889
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One is called Issachar; it would not be surprising to meet with a
Prolegomena Julius Wellhausen 1881
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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One, called Issachar, is performed by the Masada String Trio.
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