Strong's Lexicon Gaash: Gaash Original Word: גַּעַשׁ Word Origin: Derived from a root meaning "to shake" or "quake" Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Gaash, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, geographical terms related to mountains or hills in the Greek New Testament include "ὄρος" (oros) for mountain. Usage: Gaash is a mountain or hill country mentioned in the Old Testament. It is primarily known as the burial place of Joshua, the leader of Israel after Moses. The name itself suggests a place of quaking or shaking, possibly indicating a geographical feature prone to seismic activity or a metaphorical description of its rugged terrain. Cultural and Historical Background: Gaash is located in the hill country of Ephraim, a region significant in Israel's history. This area was part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Ephraim, one of the leading tribes of Israel. The hill country was known for its strategic importance and its role in the settlement and defense of the Israelite tribes. The burial of Joshua at Gaash underscores its importance as a place of honor and remembrance for the Israelites. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gaash Definition a mountain in Ephraim NASB Translation Gaash (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גַּ֫עַשׁ] proper name, of a location הַרגָּֿ֑עַשׁ Joshua 24:30; Judges 2:9 mountain in Ephraim, south of תִּמְנַתסֶֿרַח (חֶרֶסׅ q. v.; נַחֲלֵי גָּ֑עַשׁ 2 Samuel 23:30 = 1 Chronicles 11:32 of ravines thereon, or near by. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gaash From ga'ash; a quaking; Gaash, a hill in Palestine -- Gaash. see HEBREW ga'ash Forms and Transliterations גָ֔עַשׁ גָּֽעַשׁ׃ גָֽעַשׁ׃ געש געש׃ gā‘aš ḡā‘aš gā·‘aš ḡā·‘aš GaashLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 24:30 HEB: מִצְּפ֖וֹן לְהַר־ גָּֽעַשׁ׃ NAS: on the north of Mount Gaash. KJV: of the hill of Gaash. INT: the north country Gaash Judges 2:9 2 Samuel 23:30 1 Chronicles 11:32 4 Occurrences |
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