שָׁ֑רֶשׁ (she.resh)
she.resh
Sheresh
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Sheresh appears in only one verse of Scripture, serving as a minor link in the genealogy of the tribe of Manasseh found in 1 Chronicles 7:16. He is identified as the son of Machir and Maacah, and the brother of Gilead, Peresh, and Hammolecheth. His own lineage continues through his sons Ulam and Rakem, preserving a small branch of this influential family during the wilderness period.
Etymologically, the name means "root," a fitting designation for a patriarch whose descendants would establish significant territorial holdings in Gilead. While the text offers no narrative details about Sheresh’s personal life or character, his inclusion in the record underscores the biblical emphasis on continuity and the preservation of tribal identity through generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sheresh means "root." In Scripture, names often carry deep significance, pointing to a person’s role or destiny. Though this entry appears only once in 1 Chronicles 7:16, it reminds us that every generation matters in God’s plan. Even those with little recorded history are part of a larger story.
Genealogies like this one show how families were preserved through difficult times. Sheresh was the brother of Gilead and son of Machir, linking him to a tribe that held important lands. His sons Ulam and Rakem continued the line, showing how faithfulness in small things leads to lasting impact.
For you today, this word encourages patience and trust. Just as roots grow unseen but support what is above, your quiet steps of faith may be laying foundations for future blessings. God sees every name, every life, and every generation in His care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sheresh1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שָׁ֑רֶשׁ1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:16
Maacah the wife of Machir bore a son, and she named him Peresh. The name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem.
This verse records Sheresh as the brother of Peresh, highlighting his place within a family line that helped preserve tribal identity during the wilderness period.