Now knowing that means “to save, deliver,” and seeing that “Yeshua” is represented in the Bible, even if it is not by name, how can this name feel as personal to us as “Jesus?”First, it is the understanding that “” is a more personal name of Jesus because it originated in the lifetime that Jesus was alive on earth. The use of “Yeshua” in Hebrew text connects more to when Jesus emerged in the presence of those around Him, as well as Hebrew being mentioned, earlier, as the holy language. Those who were fluent in Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic would decipher that “Yeshua” meant “deliverer, savior,” and realize this man was more than just a man. Coupled with His behavior and spiritual connection with God, those around Him would see that He was different from others and this probably led to Him being loved by some and hated by others.Also, viewing Jesus as represented in the Old Testament, as in the New Testament, with Joshua son of Nun, people would be able to see the emerging traits of Jesus as leading the people away from the bondage of Egypt, standing with them through the trials in the wilderness, and being viewed as a savior in bringing them to a new land. The view of Jesus to us, as Yeshua in the place of Joshua, shows that throughout time, He has been there as the deliverer and rescuer of people in need of help.Though “Yeshua” is not as verbally attached to Jesus in modern Christianity as it is for those who follow Judaism, all should still view “Yeshua” as a name that celebrates what He did on earth and heaven for all those who profess His existence.By claiming “Yeshua” as a name of Jesus, we support the bond we have with the Messiah in acknowledging all that He did to deliver us from evil bondage from the enemy and to save us from ourselves, our sinful natures. Even saying “Yeshua” when addressing Him in prayer establishes a closer bond with the Lord that could be viewed in the same way one would reference a loved one in an intimate way.Calling Jesus “Yeshua” also strengthens our awareness of who He is that is not shaped by biblical text from any religious organization, but from the setting in which He arrived on the planet. He is called several names that all mean the same man who lived on the earth for thirty-three years, went to , and rose again on the third day to defeat death and rejoin His Father in heaven.Blair Parke is a freelance writer for BibleStudyTools.com and editor for. A graduate of Stetson University with a Bachelor's in Communications, Blair previously worked as a writer/editor for several local magazines in the Central Florida area, including Celebration Independent and Lake Magazine in Leesburg, Florida and currently freelances for the Southwest Orlando Bulletin.Photo Courtesy: ThinkstockThis article is part of our Series featuring the most used names and titles of God found in the Bible. We have compiled these articles to help you study all that God says He is and to help you understand His nature and character. Our hope is that you would focus on these truths and find hope as you rest in the promise of God’s presence, no matter the circumstances.Photo Courtesy: Unsplash, There are several definitions of Yeshua that can be found in Hebrew and Aramaic biblical text, taken from the Hebrew verb, yasha, that means “to deliver, save, or rescue,” and also stated as “Yehoshua.” Pronunciation of “ Yeshua,” in Hebrew, can be read this way: “Yod,” “Shin,” “Vav,” “Ayin.”, Yeshua (Hebrew: יֵשׁוּעַ, romanized: Yēšūaʿ) was a common alternative form of the name Yehoshua (יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, Yəhōšūaʿ, ' Joshua ') in later books of the Hebrew Bible and among Jewish people of the Second Temple period..