Strong's Lexicon Geshur: Geshur Original Word: גְּשׁוּר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּשַׁר (gashar), meaning "to join" or "to bridge." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Geshur in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: Geshur refers to a small Aramean kingdom located in the region of Bashan, east of the Jordan River. It is often mentioned in the context of its interactions with the Israelites, particularly during the time of King David. Cultural and Historical Background: Geshur was a neighboring kingdom to Israel during the time of the united monarchy. It was known for its strategic location and its interactions with Israel, especially through marriage alliances. The kingdom of Geshur was significant due to its political and familial ties with King David, as David married Maacah, the daughter of Talmai, king of Geshur. This alliance is indicative of the political strategies employed by ancient Near Eastern monarchies to secure peace and strengthen their influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a territory E. of the upper Jordan, also inhab. of Geshur NASB Translation Geshur (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּשׁוּר proper name, masculine (bridge ? or land of bridges ? compare WetzstHauran, 82). 1 of people, = הַגְּשׁוּרִי Joshua 13:13 compare 1 Chronicles 2:23. 2 of land מֶלֶךְ גְּשׁוּר 2 Samuel 3:3; 2 Samuel 13:37 compare 2 Samuel 13:38 (but text in disorder compare ᵐ5 We Dr) 2 Samuel 14:32; 2 Samuel 15:8 בַּאֲרָם ׳בִּגְ 1 Chronicles 3:2, גְּשׁ֫וּרָה 2 Samuel 14:23; a territory east of the upper Jordan, exact limits unknown; according to GutheZPV xii. 1889, 232 f. between Gilead and Hermon, in Jaulân; according to Furrerib. xiii. 1890, 198 = the Ledjah, district east of Jaulân, with town Jisre; against him Gutheib. 285 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Geshur, Geshurite From an unused root (meaning to join); bridge; Geshur, a district of Syria -- Geshur, Geshurite. Forms and Transliterations בִגְשׁ֛וּר בגשור גְּשֽׁוּר־ גְּשֽׁוּר׃ גְּשׁ֑וּר גְּשׁ֑וּרָה גְּשׁ֤וּר גשור גשור־ גשור׃ גשורה מִגְּשׁ֔וּר מגשור ḇiḡ·šūr ḇiḡšūr gə·šū·rāh gə·šūr gə·šūr- geShur geShurah gəšūr gəšūr- gəšūrāh mig·gə·šūr miggeShur miggəšūr vigShurLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 13:13 HEB: הַמַּעֲכָתִ֑י וַיֵּ֨שֶׁב גְּשׁ֤וּר וּמַֽעֲכָת֙ בְּקֶ֣רֶב NAS: or the Maacathites; for Geshur and Maacath KJV: nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites INT: the Maacathites live Geshur and Maacath among 2 Samuel 3:3 2 Samuel 13:37 2 Samuel 13:38 2 Samuel 14:23 2 Samuel 14:32 2 Samuel 15:8 1 Chronicles 2:23 1 Chronicles 3:2 9 Occurrences |
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