2007-01-01 09:47:27 · 5 answers · asked by xintoxicating1x 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The name itself refers to the king the other answerers mentioned. The name is composed, as many names in semitic and other near eastern cultures are, of the name of the God and then something he either is or does.
In this case, the god is Yahu, or Yaho (this is the *real* pronunciation, not Yahweh or Yehovah. Some believe it is a "short form" of Yahweh). This is the storm/war god that the became the Hebrews' only god. (hence the name "lord of hosts (armies)" and the association with wind/mountains/lightning).This is his actual name and does not mean anything we can determine.
"Shophat" or better: "Shophet" means "judge, decider", so "Jehosephat" is a short nominal sentence meaning "Yahu is judge". The king was paying homage to his god by bearing an epithet of his.
2007-01-01 11:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, here is the answer you are looking for, hope it helps!
Dr. George Lukacs, PhD. MA
Simple question: what is the origin of the expression and/or who is Jehosophat?
Jehoshaphat is a Biblical king -- the son of Asa and fourth king of Judah (873-849 BC) but no one knows the origin of the phrase. Or, at least, it's not in any of my reference books. The phrase is just alliterative and the words sound good together.
2007-01-01 10:02:03 · answer #2 · answered by ssg_lukacs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am fairly certain this is a bogus question. If it isn't you really do need this help. So like the Good Samaritan I will help you get your gored ox out of the ditch. A good neighbor is all I want to be. It is mild cussing to some and only a exclamatory for others. You know, like gee whiz or great balls of fire! i am not sure about the semantics here but i think it refers to the word Jehovah! And I think that is Jesus. I am comfortable with that answer.
2007-01-01 09:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Jehosaphat was a wealthy king of Jerusalem. One day an army from the east march on Jerusalem to take his gold. Jehosaphat told the people not to worry that the battle would be his and Judas's on the following day. The people let out a joyous cry "Great Jumping Jehosaphat"
2007-01-01 09:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by TexasChick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a friend to "willakers".
As in "gee willakers"
2007-01-01 09:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋