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Dishan

Dishan in the Bible — son of Seir (GEN 36:21) and chief in Edom (GEN 36:29). Dishan belonged to the tribe of Edomite. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.

Name meaning: a threshing

Profile

Gender
male
Tribe
Edomite
Scripture References
4 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
3 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Dishanproper name
Hebrew
דִּישָׁן
Transliteration
diyshan
Meaning
ibex[?]
Greek
Ρισων
Reference
GEN 36:21
Strong's
H1789

Family & Relationships (3)

son

Seir(GEN 36:21)

father

Uz(GEN 36:28)
Aran(GEN 36:28)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dishan in the Bible?

Dishan is described in the Bible as son of Seir (GEN 36:21) and chief in Edom (GEN 36:29). Dishan belonged to the tribe of Edomite.

What does the name Dishan mean?

The name Dishan means “a threshing” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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