Strong's Lexicon Gereshunni: Gershonite Original Word: גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּרַשׁ (garash), meaning "to drive out" or "to expel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Gereshunni" as it is a specific Hebrew term referring to a particular group within the Levites. However, the Greek term "Λευίτης" (Levitēs, Strong's G3019) refers to Levites in general. Usage: The term "Gereshunni" refers to the descendants of Gershon, the eldest son of Levi. The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, who were assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. Their responsibilities included the care and transportation of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the Levites were set apart for religious duties and service to God. The Gershonites, as part of the Levitical tribe, played a crucial role in the worship and religious practices of the Israelites. They were not given a specific territory like the other tribes but were instead allocated cities within the territories of other tribes. This arrangement emphasized their unique role as servants of the tabernacle and later the temple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Gereshon Definition desc. of Gershon NASB Translation Gershonite (2), Gershonites (11). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי adjective, of a people with article as substantive collective Numbers 3:21,23,24; Numbers 4:24,27,28; Numbers 26:57; Joshua 21:33; 1 Chronicles 23:7; 1 Chronicles 26:21; 2Chronicles 29:12; with article as adjective singular masculine 1 Chronicles 26:21; 1 Chronicles 29:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gershonite, sons of Gershon Patronymically from Gershown; a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon -- Gershonite, sons of Gershon. see HEBREW Gershown Forms and Transliterations הַגֵּ֣רְשֻׁנִּ֔י הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֔י הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֜י הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּֽי׃ הגרשני הגרשני׃ לַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֑י לַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּ֖י לגרשני hag·gê·rə·šun·nî haggereshunNi haggêrəšunnî lag·gê·rə·šun·nî laggereshunNi laggêrəšunnîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 3:21 HEB: הֵ֔ם מִשְׁפְּחֹ֖ת הַגֵּרְשֻׁנִּֽי׃ NAS: [were] the families of the Gershonites. KJV: these [are] the families of the Gershonites. INT: like the families of the Gershonites Numbers 3:23 Numbers 3:24 Numbers 4:24 Numbers 4:27 Numbers 4:28 Numbers 26:57 Joshua 21:33 1 Chronicles 23:7 1 Chronicles 26:21 1 Chronicles 26:21 1 Chronicles 29:8 2 Chronicles 29:12 13 Occurrences |
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