Gash is a figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament, specifically within the context of the tribe of Ephraim. The name "Gash" appears in the lineage of Joshua, the son of Nun, who was a prominent leader of Israel and the successor to Moses. The reference to Gash is found in 1 Chronicles 7:21, which details the descendants of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph.

Biblical Reference:

1 Chronicles 7:21 : "Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, Ezer and Elead. The men of Gath who were born in the land killed them because they went down to take their livestock."

In this passage, Gash is not directly mentioned, but the context involves the descendants of Ephraim, among whom Gash is listed in other genealogical records. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by the tribe of Ephraim, including conflicts with the men of Gath, a Philistine city.

Genealogical Context:

Gash is part of the broader genealogical record that traces the lineage of the tribe of Ephraim. Ephraim, as one of the two sons of Joseph, received a significant blessing from Jacob (Israel) in Genesis 48, where Jacob placed his right hand on Ephraim's head, signifying a greater blessing over his older brother Manasseh. This blessing set the stage for the prominence of the tribe of Ephraim in the history of Israel.

The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through the generations. The mention of Gash, though brief, contributes to the understanding of the Ephraimite lineage and its historical significance.

Historical and Theological Significance:

The genealogical records, including the mention of Gash, underscore the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. These records were crucial for maintaining the inheritance rights and tribal territories allotted to the Israelites as they settled in the Promised Land.

From a theological perspective, the genealogies reflect God's faithfulness in preserving His people and fulfilling His covenant promises. The tribe of Ephraim, despite facing adversities, played a vital role in the history of Israel, with Joshua, an Ephraimite, leading the Israelites into the Promised Land and establishing their presence there.

The brief mention of Gash within this context serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of the tribes of Israel and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through the generations.1. (v. t.) To make a gash, or long, deep incision in; -- applied chiefly to incisions in flesh.

2. (n.) A deep and long cut; an incision of considerable length and depth, particularly in flesh.

4750. stoma -- the mouth
... Probably strengthened from a presumed derivative of the base of tomoteros; the mouth
(as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4750.htm - 6k1413. gadad -- to penetrate, cut
... root Definition to penetrate, cut NASB Word Usage cut (2), gash (2), gashed
(1), muster yourselves in troops (1), together (1), trooped (1). ...
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1654. Geshem -- an opponent of Nehemiah
... Geshem, Gashmu. Or (prolonged) Gashmuw {gash-moo'}; the same as geshem; Geshem or
Gashmu, an Arabian -- Geshem, Gashmu. see HEBREW geshem. 1653, 1654. ...
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7283. ragash -- to be in tumult or commotion
... 7282, 7283. ragash. 7284 . to be in tumult or commotion. Transliteration: ragash
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-gash') Short Definition: uproar. Word Origin a prim ...
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7085. qaaqa -- an incision, imprint, tattoo
... tattoo* (1). mark. From the same as Qowa'; an incision or gash -- + mark. see
HEBREW Qowa'. 7084, 7085. qaaqa. 7086 . Strong's Numbers.
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8295. sarat -- to incise, scratch
... cut in pieces, make cuttings pieces. A primitive root; to gash -- cut in pieces,
make (cuttings) pieces. 8294, 8295. sarat. 8296 . Strong's Numbers.
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6298. pagash -- to meet, encounter
... 6297, 6298. pagash. 6299 . to meet, encounter. Transliteration: pagash Phonetic
Spelling: (paw-gash') Short Definition: met. Word Origin a prim. ...
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5066. nagash -- to draw near, approach
... 5065, 5066. nagash. 5067 . to draw near, approach. Transliteration: nagash
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-gash') Short Definition: near. Word Origin a prim. ...
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The Wounds of Jesus
... We are taught that the prints of the nails were visible, and that in his side there
was still the gash of the spear. For did he not say to Thomas? ...
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The Soul of Prayer
... Close by, the mowers whir upon the lawn, and the thrust flutes in the birch hedge;
beyond, in the gash of the valley, the stream purrs up through the steep ...
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Confession of Sin Illustrated by the Cases of Dr. Pritchard and ...
... the cares of his kingdom or the pleasures of his court, but it was all to no purpose;
the rankling arrow made the wound bleed anew, and made the gash more wide ...
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Church Union (Continued).
... body. During that year Mr. Talmage was called to stand by the "first gash
life had cut in the churchyard turf" for him. His beloved ...
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Jesus Asleep on a Pillow"And He was in the Hinder Part of the Ship ...
... He went to the hinder part of the ship, most out of the gash of the spray; He took
a pillow, and put it under His head, and with fixed intent disposed Himself ...
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Chapter twenty-eight
... It is doubtful if he really knew at first who was snatching him away from his ruin.
The blow fell upon the Bishop's face and cut a gash in his cheek. ...
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Forgiveness and Retribution.
... His name! has lancets and bandages, and balm and anodynes for the deadliest;
but scars remain even when the gash is closed.". God ...
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Laws of the Kingdom
... plainest terms. Enmity should only stimulate love, as a gash in some tree bearing
precious balsam makes the fragrant treasure flow. Who ...
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A Death in the Desert
... He lifts his eyes, and away up yonder, in the far north, he sees the rolling uplands
of Gilead, and across the deep gash where the Jordan runs, he catches a ...
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On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers.
... If it be an hollow wound, or great gash, nourish it with a suitable plaister, that
it may be filled up, and become even with the rest of the whole flesh. ...
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Gash (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To make a gash, or long, deep incision in; --
applied chiefly to incisions in flesh. ...Gash (3 Occurrences). ...
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Gashmu (1 Occurrence)
...gash'-mu, gash'-moo (gashmu): A form of the name GESHEM (which see), found in Nehemiah
6:6 (compare Nehemiah 6:1), "And Gashmu saith it." According to BDB the ...
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Cut (616 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Cut. 2. (vt) To separate the parts of with, or as with, a sharp
instrument; to make an incision in; to gash; to sever; to divide. ...
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Gashes (1 Occurrence)

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Gas

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Hurai (1 Occurrence)
... hu'-ri, hu'-ra-i, hu-ra'-i (churay, "linen-weaver"): One of David's "mighty men"
mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:32 as of the brooks of Gaash, ie from Mt. Gash. ...
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Gashing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Gash. Multi-Version Concordance
Gashing (1 Occurrence). Mark 5:5 Always, night and ...
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