Strong's Lexicon Geshan: Geshan Original Word: גֵּישָׁן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to draw near" or "approach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Geshan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper name without a direct counterpart in the Greek New Testament. Usage: Geshan is a personal name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of family lineage, indicating its importance in the preservation of tribal and familial heritage within the nation of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for maintaining tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling covenantal promises. Names like Geshan would have been significant in establishing one's place within the community and in the broader narrative of God's chosen people. The name itself, suggesting proximity or approach, may reflect a familial closeness or a spiritual aspiration to draw near to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a desc. of Judah NASB Translation Geshan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֵּישָׁן proper name, masculine a descendant of Judah through Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:47. גַּל, גֵּל, גֹּל see below גלל גלב ( = shear, shave, Assyrian [galâbu] HptSFG; Aramaic גְּלַב id., גְּלָב razor; compare Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Geshan From the same as guwsh; lumpish; Geshan, an Israelite -- Geshan. see HEBREW guwsh Forms and Transliterations וְגֵישָׁ֥ן וגישן vegeiShan wə·ḡê·šān wəḡêšānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:47 HEB: רֶ֧גֶם וְיוֹתָ֛ם וְגֵישָׁ֥ן וָפֶ֖לֶט וְעֵיפָ֥ה NAS: Jotham, Geshan, Pelet, KJV: and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, INT: Regem Jotham Geshan Pelet Ephah 1 Occurrence |
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