Strong’s H1521

גִּיחוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Giychown

Pronunciation

GHEE-khon

Definition

Gihon

Meaning

Gichon

Usage

Gihon is one of the four rivers mentioned in the Book of Genesis that flowed out of the Garden of Eden. It is described as the river that "winds through the whole land of Cush" (Genesis 2:13, BSB). The name Gihon suggests a river that bursts forth or flows abundantly.

Bible references

Genesis 2:13;1 Kings 1:33;1 Kings 1:38;1 Kings 1:45;2 Chronicles 32:30;2 Chronicles 33:14