עֵין שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ
en she.mesh
En-shemesh
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, עֵין שֶׁ֫מֶשׁ (en she.mesh), Strong's number H5885, is a proper name for a person, with four occurrences in the Bible. The name "En-shemesh" likely contains two components: "en," which means fountain or spring, and "shemesh," which means sun. This name likely refers to a person known for being connected to a sun-related location or perhaps with a reputation for being radiant or radiant energy, although this interpretation is indirect and not explicitly stated. The exact meaning may depend on the context in which the name is used in the biblical text. The use of this name for a person may be seen as significant in biblical context, as it links the individual to natural symbolism. However, without more context, we cannot determine the full extent of its significance.
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Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that faces the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En Rogel.
Joshua 15:7The border went up to Debir from the valley of Achor, and so northward, looking toward Gilgal, that faces the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the river. The border passed along to the waters of En Shemesh, and ended at En Rogel.
Joshua 18:17It extended northward, went out at En Shemesh, and went out to Geliloth, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim. It went down to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.
Joshua 18:17It extended northward, went out at En Shemesh, and went out to Geliloth, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim. It went down to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben.