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She bore a son, and he named him Gershom, for he said, "I have been a sojourner in a foreign land."

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The Meaning of Gershom

Commentators agree that the name Gershom is a combination of Hebrew words. It is derived from "ger," meaning "stranger" or "sojourner," and "sham," meaning "there." The name literally translates to "a stranger there," directly reflecting Moses' statement about being a sojourner in a foreign land.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 2:22

18th Century

Theologian

Gershom - The first syllable “Ger” is common to Hebrew and Egyptian, and means “sojourner.” The second syllable “Shom” answers exactly to th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 2:22

19th Century

Bishop

Gershom. —Almost certainly from ger, “a stranger,” and shâm, “there.” So Jerome, who translates it advena ib…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 2:22

16th Century

Theologian

He called his name Gershom. I do not approve of the view of those who think this was a name of congratulation to alleviate the pain of ban…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 2:22

17th Century

Pastor

And she bore him a son, and he called his name Gershom
Which signifies a "desolate stranger"; partly on his own acco…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 2:16–22

17th Century

Minister

Moses found shelter in Midian. He was ready to help Reuel's daughters water their flocks, even though he had been raised in learning and at court.<…