Word Study

The meaning of שִׁמְאָם

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

H8043
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שִׁמְאָם

Phoneticshim-awm'
TransliterationShimʼâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for שִׁמְאָה (compare אֲבִיָּם) Shimeam. - § Shimeam = "their fame" - Shimam, an Israelite 1) a Benjamite, son of Mikloth 1a) also 'Shimeah'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 9:38

And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusalem, over against their brethren.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שִׁמְאָם' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 9:38?