Word Study

The meaning of שִׁמְעָא

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

H8092
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

שִׁמְעָא

Phoneticshim-aw'
TransliterationShimʻâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for שִׁמְעָה Shimea, Shimei, Shamma. - § Shimea = "fame" - Shima, the name of four Israelites 1) son of David by Bathsheba 2) brother of David, the 3rd son of Jesse 2a) also 'Shammah', 'Shimma', and 'Shimeah' 3) a Gershonite Levite, father of Berachiah, and grandfather of Asaph 4) a Merarite Levite, son of Uzzah, and father of Haggiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 21:21

And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.

1 Chronicles 6:30

Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1
1 Chronicles5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שִׁמְעָא' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 21:21?