Yiskah

Yiskah, also transliterated Iscah, is a minor figure in the Hebrew Bible. The name is Hebrew and is often rendered as Yiskah or Iscah in English translations. In Genesis 11:29 she is described as the daughter of Haran and the sister of Lot and Milcah; the text provides no further details about her life.

Etymology and variants: The name is traditionally linked to a Hebrew root meaning “to behold” or “to gaze,” though exact meaning is uncertain. Variants include Iscah, Yiskah, and in some later spellings, Jessika or Jeschah.

Biblical role and genealogy: Iscah’s significance lies in genealogy rather than narrative action. Milcah, Iscah’s sister, is the wife of Nahor; their son is Bethuel. Bethuel is the father of Rebekah, making Iscah the great-aunt of Rebekah. Rebekah later becomes the wife of Isaac, connecting Iscah indirectly to the lineage of the patriarchs, though Iscah herself is not described as participating in those events.

Tradition and modern usage: There is little extrabiblical material about Iscah, and no widely accepted tradition identifying her with other figures. In modern times, Yiskah or Iscah is sometimes used as a given name in Jewish and Christian communities, reflecting its biblical origin.

Overall, Yiskah is primarily a genealogical reference within Genesis, notable for her place in the family of Haran and for her relation to Rebekah, rather than for any distinct story or deeds.