Hurrican Eesaeeyas(h), Yeshayahu, Superman, and Israel…

             Hurricane Eesaeeyas (h), Yeshayahu, Superman, & Israel…                                                      by Gerald A. Honigman

 

It’s that time of the year again, especially for those of us in the tropics and subtropics.

Living a dozen stone throws from where baby sea sea turtles are now emerging from nests under the sand on Florida’s east coast, we’re glued to the television for updates about Hurricane “Isaias.”

Many folks are wondering about that name, so some clarification is in order…

El nombre is Spanish for the major Hebrew Prophet, Yeshayahu…Isaiah. It means “G_d is Salvation.”

The Hebrew endings “-ah,” “-el,” and “-yahu” are somewhat interchangeable. The ending “-ah” may be changed to “-as” in Latin-based languages. Ergo, Isaias equals Isaiah, and so forth.

Since so many people have such Hebrew names (Jews and non-Jews alike), the following links should be interesting. Benjamin Netanyahu could thus also be Benjamin (Benyamin —there’s no letter “J” in Hebrew) Netaniel…. Nathaniel (“Given of G_d”).

https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wiktionary.org%2Fwiki%2FYahu&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8b511c24193f4e4c64cf08d836f126c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637319756642154252&sdata=qGuGqmWGFP7pT5SothAuRX7HVE%2BKReb789xbUt1KtBw%3D&reserved=0

https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FJah&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8b511c24193f4e4c64cf08d836f126c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637319756642154252&sdata=b%2B4tmZ8UJW8R4YbvPkuPVNxU9jiLxccAwGAla43a5Gc%3D&reserved=0

https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhebrewwordgod.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fhebrew-word-god-el.html&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8b511c24193f4e4c64cf08d836f126c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637319756642154252&sdata=JBxMLuogciaS%2FiJ1ucdEhMcNdHL%2F2Xlk90VyMrl6lJw%3D&reserved=0

And while we’re on this general subject, did you know that both Superman and his real father also have similar Hebrew names? Please check out the following link, “Kal-El Meets Isra-El”:

https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.israelnationalnews.com%2FArticles%2FArticle.aspx%2F13496&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8b511c24193f4e4c64cf08d836f126c0%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637319756642154252&sdata=vvUK%2Fi4E%2F%2F1e7yhC1t1JrjI1J9XrW8coDW2S2haxNJw%3D&reserved=0

The Hebrew Prophet Yeshayahu was especially concerned about the well-being of all G_d’s children, the less fortunate as well as the more prosperous. And he took the latter to task repeatedly for their excesses and indifference.

May this unleashed force of nature, Hurricane Yeshayahu/Isaiah/Isaias, spare us all from harm and honor its namesake’s mercy and gentle caring.

http://q4j-middle-east.com

 

 

 

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