Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֵׁשָׁן”
Understanding Shêshân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Sheshan. - § Sheshan = "noble" - Sheshan, an Israelite 1) a Judaite of the families of Hezron and Jerahmeel, son of Ishi...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֵׁשָׁן
Phoneticshay-shawn'
TransliterationShêshân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Sheshan. - § Sheshan = "noble" - Sheshan, an Israelite 1) a Judaite of the families of Hezron and Jerahmeel, son of Ishi and father of Ahlai
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 2:31 | “And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children of Sheshan; Ahlai.” Word: שֵׁשָׁן (Shêshân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:34 | “Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptian, whose name was Jarha.” Word: שֵׁשָׁן (Shêshân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 2:35 | “And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him Attai.” Word: שֵׁשָׁן (Shêshân) |