- Jesse (given name) - Wikipedia
Jesse is a given name of Hebrew origin It derives its popularity from the biblical figure Jesse, father of Israelite monarch David The English version is derived from the Latin Iesse, borrowed from the Ancient Greek Iessaí (Ἰεσσαί), and ultimately from the Hebrew Yišay (יִשַׁי)
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Jesse
In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation A famous bearer was Jesse James (1847-1882), an American outlaw who held up banks and stagecoaches He was eventually shot by a fellow gang member for a reward
- Jesse | Bible, David, Jesus, Family Tree, Windows | Britannica
Jesse, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), the father of King David Jesse was the son of Obed and the grandson of Boaz and Ruth He was a farmer and sheep breeder in Bethlehem David was the youngest of Jesse’s eight sons
- Jesse | The amazing name Jesse: meaning and etymology
An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Jesse We'll discuss the original Hebrew, plus the words and names Jesse is related to, plus the occurences of this name in the Bible
- Jesse: Baby Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, More
Jesse is an English form of the Hebrew name Yishai (יִשַׁי), meaning “gift,” “God’s gift,” or “wealth,” best known from the Hebrew Bible as the father of King David (hence phrases like “the root of Jesse” in Judeo‑ Christian tradition)
- Jesse Jackson’s rise to political esteem chronicled in A Dream . . . - NPR
Rev Jesse Jackson is well-known as an icon of the American Civil Rights Movement, a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr , and a steadfast activist — but he has quite a past in electoral politics
- Jesse Trees and Giving Trees: Living Traditions of Advent Hope and Giving
As Advent draws near, many Catholic homes and parishes are preparing more than wreaths and lights They’re setting up a Jesse Tree — a beautiful, hands-on tradition that invites families to journey through salvation history, reflect on Christ’s coming and serve those in need A Tradition Rooted in Scripture and HistoryThe Jesse Tree takes its name from the prophecy of the prophet Isaiah
- Jesse Jackson released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital after . . . - CNN
Civil rights leader Rev Jesse Jackson was released from Northwestern Memorial Hospital Monday, the Rainbow PUSH Organization said, after sources said he was receiving care to manage his blood
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