"And she bare him a son, and he called his name Gershom: for he said, I have been a stranger in a strange land."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Gershom Meaning in the Bible
Gershom
boy
Gershom means "Stranger there; Exile", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Gershom appears in the King James Bible, and Exodus 2:22 is the passage most often tied to it. Gershom embraces the stranger identity — living faithfully in foreign land while longing for the homeland God has promised.
Is Gershom in the Bible?
Yes — Gershom appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 2:22.
Pronunciation:/GUR-shom/
OriginHebrew
MeaningStranger there; Exile
What does Gershom mean?
Gershom is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Stranger there; Exile". Gershom was Moses' firstborn son, named because Moses said 'I have been a stranger in a strange land.' The name captures the believer's reality: we are pilgrims and strangers, not fully at home until we reach our eternal destination.
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What does Gershom mean in the Bible?
Gershom means "Stranger there; Exile" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Gershom appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Gershom is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Exodus 2:22. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"And her two sons; of which the name of the one was Gershom."
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Which books of the Bible mention Gershom?
Gershom is mentioned across 3 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gershom?
Gershom embraces the stranger identity — living faithfully in foreign land while longing for the homeland God has promised.
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Gershom name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Gershom appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 2:22.
Gershom means "Stranger there; Exile." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Exodus 2:22, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Gershom comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Stranger there; Exile." It appears in the King James Bible, including Exodus 2:22.
Common questions about the name Gershom
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Gershom?
You can read every verse where Gershom appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.