◄ 1656. goshem ►
Strong's Lexicon goshem: Rain, shower Original Word: גּשֶׁם Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: goshem Pronunciation: go'-shem Phonetic Spelling: (go'-shem) Definition: a shower Meaning: A shower or heavy rain. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to rain violently. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5205: ὑετός (hyetos) • rain • Strong's Greek Number 1026: βροχή (brochē) • a shower, rain These Greek terms are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar concepts of rain and showers, reflecting the continuity of this imagery across the biblical canon. Usage: The term "geshem" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a physical shower or heavy rain, often symbolizing God's provision or judgment. Context: The Hebrew word גֶּשֶׁם (geshem) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, primarily referring to a physical downpour or heavy rain. This term is often associated with the agricultural cycle in ancient Israel, where rain was crucial for the growth of crops and the sustenance of life. In the biblical narrative, rain is frequently depicted as a blessing from God, a sign of His favor and provision. For instance, in the context of the covenant, God promises rain in its season as a reward for obedience (Deuteronomy 11:14). Conversely, the withholding of rain is portrayed as a form of divine judgment (1 Kings 17:1). The word "geshem" is also used metaphorically in some passages to describe an overwhelming or abundant outpouring, whether of blessings or troubles. In the prophetic literature, rain can symbolize the outpouring of God's Spirit or His blessings upon His people (Joel 2:23). The physical phenomenon of rain thus serves as a powerful symbol of divine interaction with the world, illustrating both God's nurturing care and His sovereign control over creation. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated as "shower" or "rain," maintaining the imagery of a significant and life-giving downpour. The use of "geshem" in the biblical text underscores the dependence of humanity on God's provision and the intricate relationship between the divine and the natural world. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin another reading for gasham, q.v. Gashmu Definition see NH1654. Brown-Driver-Briggs [גּ֫שֶׁם] noun [masculine] גֻּשְֿׁמָהּ Ezekiel 22:24 (or גִּשְׁמָהּ from גֶּשֶׁם ?) according to punctuation; but compare below גשׁם verb Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rained upon From gasham; equivalent to geshem -- rained upon. see HEBREW gasham see HEBREW geshem Forms and Transliterations גֻשְׁמָ֖הּ גשמה ḡuš·māh gushMah ḡušmāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezekiel 22:24 HEB: הִ֑יא לֹ֥א גֻשְׁמָ֖הּ בְּי֥וֹם זָֽעַם׃ KJV: that is not cleansed, nor rained upon in the day INT: he nor rained the day of indignation 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1656 1 Occurrence ḡuš·māh — 1 Occ.