Original Word: תִּשְׁבִּי
Part of Speech: proper name, of a location; Adjective, of a people
Transliteration: Tishbiy
Pronunciation: tish-BEE
Phonetic Spelling: (tish-bee')
Definition: Tishbite
Meaning: a Tishbite

Word Origin: Derived from תִּשְׁבִּי (Tishbe), a place name

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Tishbite" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew designation for Elijah.

Usage: The term "Tishbiy" refers to an inhabitant of Tishbe, a town in Gilead. It is most notably used to describe Elijah, the prophet, as "Elijah the Tishbite." This designation highlights Elijah's origin and distinguishes him from other individuals named Elijah.

Cultural and Historical Background: Tishbe is believed to be a town located in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. During the time of Elijah, this area was part of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Elijah's identification as a Tishbite emphasizes his connection to this region, which was known for its rugged terrain and independent spirit. Elijah's ministry took place during a tumultuous period in Israel's history, marked by idolatry and conflict with the worship of Baal under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel.

[תִּשְׁבֶּה] proper name, of a location (from above √ ); — read probably מִתִּשְׁבֵּה גִלְעָד (or תִּשְׁבֵּי) 1 Kings 17:1 (for ᵑ0 מִתּשָׁבֵיּ) ᵐ5. ἐκ θεσβῶν (ᵐ5^L Θεσσεβῶν) τῆς Γαλααδ, so Joshua; Ew Th We Kmp Benz Kit Bur and others; home of Elijah; see Kasteren^{ZPV xiii (1890) 207 ff.} compare modern Istib, in mountains of Ajhûn, so Buhl^{G 257}.

תִּשְׁבִּי adjective, of a people, ׳אֵלִיָּהוּ הַתּ 1 Kings 17:1; 1 Kings 21:17,28; 2 Kings 1:3,8; 2 Kings 9:36; — ὀ Θεσβ(ε)ίτης

Tishbite

Patrial from an unused name meaning recourse; a Tishbite or inhabitant of Tishbeh (in Gilead) -- Tishbite.

הַתִּשְׁבִּ֔י הַתִּשְׁבִּ֖י הַתִּשְׁבִּ֜י התשבי hat·tiš·bî hattišbî hattishBiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts