The meaning of “גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי”
Understanding Gêrᵉshunnîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
patronymically from גֵּרְשׁוֹן Gershonite, sons of Gershon. - § Gershonite = see Geshur - a Gereshonite or descendant of...
גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי
patronymically from גֵּרְשׁוֹן Gershonite, sons of Gershon. - § Gershonite = see Geshur - a Gereshonite or descendant of Gereshon 1) a descendant of Gershon, firstborn son of Levi
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 4:24 | “This is the service of the families of the Gershonites, to serve, and for burdens:” Word: גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי (Gêrᵉshunnîy) | |
| Joshua 21:33 | “All the cities of the Gershonites according to their families were thirteen cities with their suburbs.” Word: גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי (Gêrᵉshunnîy) | |
| 1 Chronicles 26:21 | “As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fathers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli.” Word: גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי (Gêrᵉshunnîy) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:12 | “Then the Levites arose, Mahath the son of Amasai, and Joel the son of Azariah, of the sons of the Kohathites: and of the sons of Merari, Kish the son of Abdi, and Azariah the son of Jehalelel: and of the Gershonites; Joah the son of Zimmah, and Eden the son of Joah:” Word: גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי (Gêrᵉshunnîy) |