גֵּישָׁן (ge.shan)
ge.shan
Geshan
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The proper name Geshan appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 2:47 as a son of Caleb and Jahdai within the tribe of Judah. In this genealogical context, he is listed alongside his brothers Regem, Jotham, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph, marking him as part of the extended family line of Caleb during the era of the Divided Monarchy.
Lexical sources identify the meaning of Geshan as "lump." While this definition provides a literal translation of the name’s components, its theological significance lies in its placement within Israel’s ancestral records. The name serves as a concrete link in the chain of descent that traces Judah’s lineage through Caleb, preserving the identity of individuals who might otherwise remain unknown outside these specific historical lists.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names in the Bible often carry deep meaning, but some, like Geshan, appear only once. Listed as a son of Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:47, his name is part of a long genealogical record that preserves the identity of individuals who might otherwise be forgotten. This single mention reminds us that God keeps careful account of every person in His family line.
For your faith, this offers comfort. You are known to God just as thoroughly as those ancient ancestors. Even when life feels routine or your contributions seem small, you are woven into the larger story of God’s people. Your place in His kingdom is secure, not because of fame, but because He remembers each name.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Geshan1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/גֵישָׁ֥ן1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:47
The sons of Jahdai: Regem, Jothan, Geshan, Pelet, Ephah, and Shaaph.
This verse records Geshan as one of the sons of Jahdai, placing him within Caleb’s family line and demonstrating how God preserves the identity of lesser-known ancestors in Israel's history.