Strong’s H1651 · Hebrew

גְּשׁוּרִי
Gᵉshûwrîy
ghe-shoo-ree'

Definition

a Geshurite (also collectively) or inhabitants of Geshur

Etymology

patrial from H1650 (גְּשׁוּר);

Where the KJV renders it

  • Geshuri
  • Geshurites

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