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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
16x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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