Strong's Lexicon Sheshan: Sheshan Original Word: שֵׁשָׁן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שׁוּשׁ (shush), meaning "to be bright" or "to be cheerful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Sheshan in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Sheshan is a personal name found in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. It is used to identify a specific individual within the lineage of Jerahmeel, a descendant of Judah. The name may imply a sense of brightness or joy, reflecting the character or reputation of the individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of personal characteristics or family heritage. The genealogies in the Bible served not only as historical records but also as a means of establishing identity and tribal affiliation. Sheshan's inclusion in the genealogies highlights the importance of family lineage in maintaining the continuity of the Israelite tribes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Sheshan (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׁשָׁן proper name, masculine in Judah, 1 Chronicles 2:31 (twice in verse) (with one son), 1 Chronicles 2:34; 1 Chronicles 2:34; 1 Chronicles 2:35 (no sons, but daughters, compare Benz Kit); Σωσαν[μ], ᵐ5L Σισαν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Sheshan Perhaps for shuwshan; lily; Sheshan, an Israelite -- Sheshan. see HEBREW shuwshan Forms and Transliterations וּלְשֵׁשָׁ֛ן ולששן לְשֵׁשָׁ֛ן לששן שֵׁשָׁ֔ן שֵׁשָׁ֖ן שֵׁשָׁ֧ן ששן lə·šê·šān ləšêšān lesheShan šê·šān šêšān sheShan ū·lə·šê·šān ūləšêšān ulesheShanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:31 HEB: וּבְנֵ֤י יִשְׁעִי֙ שֵׁשָׁ֔ן וּבְנֵ֥י שֵׁשָׁ֖ן NAS: of Ishi [was] Sheshan. And the son KJV: of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children INT: and the son of Ishi Sheshan and the son of Sheshan 1 Chronicles 2:31 1 Chronicles 2:34 1 Chronicles 2:34 1 Chronicles 2:35 5 Occurrences |