גֵּישָׁן
𐤂𐤉𐤔𐤍
Geyshan
H1529 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Gêyshân is a personal name, referring to a male individual listed among the descendants of Caleb in the tribal genealogy of Judah. The word functions as a proper noun and is best understood as a personal or clan name within Judahite genealogical lists. Its primary lexical meaning is as a name, with no clear common noun sense attested in biblical literature.
Semantic Range
personal name only; by root association: lump, clod, mass (earth, clay); possible reference to compactness or solidity in a figurative sense
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root גושׁ (g-w-sh), meaning 'mass,' 'lump,' or 'clod,' often referring to compacted material such as earth. In this context, the name likely developed from the same semantic field as גּוּשׁ (gûsh), which means 'lump' or 'clod of earth.' However, the specific logic behind the personal name is not transparent, and the connection may reflect ancient naming practices rather than a descriptive or literal meaning.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Gêyshân appears only in 1 Chronicles 2:47 as the name of a descendant or clan within the genealogies of Judah, specifically among the posterity of Caleb. The precise meaning or reason for the name is not given in the text and remains obscure. Unlike other Hebrew names with theophoric or clear descriptive meaning, Gêyshân does not clearly preserve a direct lexical sense in its usage as a personal name. English translations simply transliterate the name, as it is not associated with a common noun or a meaningful attribute. It is best to retain the Hebrew pronunciation in translation and note that it reflects an ancient Israelite personal or clan identity within the genealogical traditions of monarchic Judah.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as גּוּשׁ; lumpish; Geshan, an Israelite; Geshan.
Bantu Hebrew
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גושׁ (g-w-sh) — to draw near, approach; lump, clod, mass
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1487 | גּוּשׁ | clod of |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1529-01 |
וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן | vegeyshan | HC/Np |
and Geshan | and Geyshan | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1529-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:47 | וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן | vegeyshan | HC/Np |
and Geshan | and Geyshan |