The meaning of “גֶּשֶׁם”
Understanding geshem reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
rain, shower. - a shower 1) rain, shower
גֶּשֶׁם
rain, shower. - a shower 1) rain, shower
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 8:2 | “The fountains also of the deep and the windows of heaven were stopped, and the rain from heaven was restrained;” Word: גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) | |
| 2 Kings 3:17 | “For thus saith the Lord, Ye shall not see wind, neither shall ye see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, that ye may drink, both ye, and your cattle, and your beasts.” Word: גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) | |
| Psalms 105:32 | “He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.” Word: גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) | |
| Song of Solomon 2:11 | “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;” Word: גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) | |
| Ezekiel 13:13 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; I will even rend it with a stormy wind in my fury; and there shall be an overflowing shower in mine anger, and great hailstones in my fury to consume it.” Word: גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) |
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