Strong’s H1787

דִּישׁוֹן

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Diyshown

Pronunciation

dee-shone'

Definition

Dishon

Meaning

Dishon

Usage

Dishon is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person. Specifically, Dishon is one of the sons of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of the Edomites. The name may imply a connection to agricultural activities, such as threshing, which is consistent with the root meaning of the word.

Bible references

Genesis 36:21;Genesis 36:25;Genesis 36:30;1 Chronicles 1:38;1 Chronicles 1:41;1 Chronicles 1:41;1 Chronicles 1:42