Strong’s H1657 · Hebrew

גֹּשֶׁן
Gôshen
go'-shen

Definition

Goshen, the residence of the Israelites in Egypt; also a place in Palestine

Etymology

probably of Egyptian origin;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Goshen

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