גֵּרְשׁ֑וֹם
𐤂𐤓𐤔𐤅𐤌
Gereshon
Gershom
Gershon (also Gershom), a proper personal name referring to a male individual in ancient Israelite tradition, specifically the eldest son of Levi and progenitor of the clan of Gershonites. The name likely carries the sense of 'expulsion' or 'exile,' possibly signifying 'one who is driven out' or 'expelled.' Used as a genealogical designation and in clan identification, especially in reference to divisions among the Levitical families responsible for sanctuary duties.
1 Chronicles 15:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H1648
| Lemma | גֵּרְשׁוֹן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤓𐤔𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Gereshon |
| Strong's | H1648 |
| Definition | Gershon (also Gershom), a proper personal name referring to a male individual in ancient Israelite tradition, specifically the eldest son of Levi and progenitor of the clan of Gershonites. The name likely carries the sense of 'expulsion' or 'exile,' possibly signifying 'one who is driven out' or 'expelled.' Used as a genealogical designation and in clan identification, especially in reference to divisions among the Levitical families responsible for sanctuary duties. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Gershom |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1648-01
Sojourner-There
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name). |
| Rendering Rationale | Although derived from the root meaning 'to drive out,' the personal name reflects a wordplay with gēr ('sojourner') and sham ('there'), conveying the idea of one dwelling as a foreigner in another place. Rendering it as 'Sojourner-There' preserves this root-linked nuance without reducing it to a conventional proper name form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Gereshon
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Sojourner-There |