Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Gershom
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| Meaning | Refugee, stranger. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Gershom is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is refugee or stranger.
Gershom is pronounced gay-resh-ome'. Gershom is the name of three men in the Bible. Gershom was the oldest son of Moses and Zipporah. Gershom was given this name as he was born while his parents were in exile at Median. Gershom was the eldest son of Levi and grandson of Jacob and Leah. He is also called Gershon in the Bible. Gershom was a son of Manasseh and grandson of Joseph and Asenath. Gershom was a descendant of the priestly family of Phinehas. He returned from Babylonian captivity with Ezra. Biblical reference for baby name Gershom: 1 Chronicles 6:16,17,20,43,62,71; 15:7; Exodus 2:22; 18:3; Ezra 8:2; Judges 18:30 Strong's concordance H1647 |
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