Strong’s H1649

גֵּרְשֻׁנִּי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

Gershunniy

Pronunciation

gheh-reh-SHUN-nee

Definition

Gershonite

Meaning

a Gereshonite

Usage

The term "Gereshunni" refers to the descendants of Gershon, the eldest son of Levi. The Gershonites were one of the three main divisions of the Levites, who were assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle and later the temple. Their responsibilities included the care and transportation of the tabernacle's curtains, coverings, and other fabric elements.

Bible references

Numbers 3:21;Numbers 3:23;Numbers 3:24;Numbers 4:24;Numbers 4:27;Numbers 4:28;Numbers 26:57;Joshua 21:33;1 Chronicles 23:7;1 Chronicles 26:21;1 Chronicles 26:21;1 Chronicles 29:8;2 Chronicles 29:12