Strong’s H1608

גַּעַשׁ

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ga`ash

Pronunciation

gah-ash'

Definition

Gaash

Meaning

Gaash

Usage

Gaash is a mountain or hill country mentioned in the Old Testament. It is primarily known as the burial place of Joshua, the leader of Israel after Moses. The name itself suggests a place of quaking or shaking, possibly indicating a geographical feature prone to seismic activity or a metaphorical description of its rugged terrain.

Bible references

Joshua 24:30;Judges 2:9;2 Samuel 23:30;1 Chronicles 11:32