Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “שִׁמְעָא”
Understanding Shimʻâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
for שִׁמְעָה Shimea, Shimei, Shamma. - § Shimea = "fame" - Shima, the name of four Israelites 1) son of David by Bathshe...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 21:21 | “And when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea the brother of David slew him.” Word: שִׁמְעָא (Shimʻâʼ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 6:30 | “Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son.” Word: שִׁמְעָא (Shimʻâʼ) |