Strong's H1648 · Hebrew
גֵּרְשׁוֹן
Gêrᵉshôwn · /gay-resh-one'/
Definition
Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
KJV: Gershon, Gershom.
Root / derivation: or גֵּרְשׁוֹם; from H1644 (גָּרַשׁ); a refugee;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גֵּרְשׁוֹן across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
Joshua2 verses
And the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.
Joshua 21:27And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1648 (Gêrᵉshôwn) mean?
Gereshon or Gereshom, an Israelite
How many times does H1648 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Gershon.”
How is Gêrᵉshôwn translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1648 is rendered as “Gershon” (7×).
Where does the Hebrew word גֵּרְשׁוֹן come from?
or גֵּרְשׁוֹם; from H1644 (גָּרַשׁ); a refugee;