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The meaning of Σήμ

Understanding Sḗm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of Hebrew origin (שֵׁם) Sem. - Sem (i.e. Shem), a patriarch

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Σήμ

Phoneticsame
TransliterationSḗm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (שֵׁם) Sem. - Sem (i.e. Shem), a patriarch

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 3:36

Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,

Word: Σήμ (Sḗm)

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