Lexicon Geshem or Gashmu: Geshem, Gashmu Original Word: גֶּשֶׁם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Geshem, Gashmu Or (prolonged) Gashmuw {gash-moo'}; the same as geshem; Geshem or Gashmu, an Arabian -- Geshem, Gashmu. see HEBREW geshem NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as geshem Definition an opponent of Nehemiah NASB Translation Gashmu (1), Geshem (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. גֶּ֫שֶׁם proper name, masculine an opponent of Nehemiah Nehemiah 2:19; Nehemiah 6:1 (in both called הָעַרְבִּי); Nehemiah 6:2; also גַּשְׁמוּ Nehemiah 6:6; וּ as in Nabataean proper name compare Nö in EutNab 73. גַּשְׁמוּ proper name, see I. גֶּשֶׁם. above Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of foreign originCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Geshem, as he is a specific historical figure mentioned in the Old Testament without a direct New Testament counterpart. Usage: The name Geshem appears in the context of opposition to Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. He is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah as one of the adversaries who attempted to thwart the reconstruction efforts. Context: Geshem, also referred to as Gashmu, is identified as an Arabian leader who, along with Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite, opposed Nehemiah's mission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. His opposition is documented in the Book of Nehemiah, where he is portrayed as a significant adversary. Geshem's actions are characterized by attempts to intimidate and discredit Nehemiah and his work. In Nehemiah 2:19, Geshem is mentioned as mocking and ridiculing the Jews' efforts, questioning their intentions and suggesting rebellion against the king. In Nehemiah 6:1-2, Geshem is part of a plot to harm Nehemiah by inviting him to a meeting in the plain of Ono, which Nehemiah wisely avoids. Geshem's role highlights the external challenges faced by the Jewish community during the post-exilic period as they sought to restore their city and religious practices. Forms and Transliterations וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ וְגַשְׁמ֣וּ וּלְגֶ֨שֶׁם וגשם וגשמו ולגשם ū·lə·ḡe·šem ūləḡešem uleGeshem vegashMu veGeshem wə·ḡaš·mū wə·ḡe·šem wəḡašmū wəḡešemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 2:19 HEB: הָעֶ֣בֶד הָֽעַמּוֹנִ֗י וְגֶ֙שֶׁם֙ הָֽעַרְבִ֔י וַיַּלְעִ֣גוּ NAS: official, and Geshem the Arab KJV: the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, INT: official the Ammonite and Geshem the Arab mocked Nehemiah 6:1 Nehemiah 6:2 Nehemiah 6:6 4 Occurrences |
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