Strong's H1649 · Hebrew
גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי
Gêrᵉshunnîy · /gay-resh-oon-nee'/
Definition
a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
KJV: Gershonite, sons of Gershon.
Root / derivation: patronymically from H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Joshua1 verse
1 Chronicles3 verses
Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei. Laadan: or, Libni
1 Chronicles 26:21As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli. Laadan: or, Libni, Chap.16.17. Jehieli: or, Jehiel, Chap.23.8.
1 Chronicles 29:8And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1649 (Gêrᵉshunnîy) mean?
a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon
How many times does H1649 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1649 (גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Gershonite.”
How is Gêrᵉshunnîy translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1649 is rendered as “Gershonite” (3×), “Gershonites” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי come from?
patronymically from H1648 (גֵּרְשׁוֹן);