Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שֵׁם”
Understanding Shêm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as שֵׁם; name Sem, Shem. - § Shem = "name" - Shem, a son of Noah (often includ. his posterity) 1) the eldest so...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שֵׁם
Phoneticshame
TransliterationShêm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as שֵׁם; name Sem, Shem. - § Shem = "name" - Shem, a son of Noah (often includ. his posterity) 1) the eldest son of Noah and progenitor of the Semitic tribes
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
16 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 9:27 | “God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.” Word: שֵׁם (Shêm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:17 | “The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech.” Word: שֵׁם (Shêm) |
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