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Shema(3)

Shema in the Bible — son of Elpaal (1CH 8:13). Shema belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. Referenced in 12 scripture passages.

Name meaning: hearing; obeying

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Gender
male
Tribe
Benjamin
Scripture References
12 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
10 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Shemaproper name
Hebrew
שֶׁמַע
Transliteration
shema
Meaning
he hears
Greek
Σαμα
Reference
1CH 8:13
Strong's
H8087
Shimeiproper name
Hebrew
שִׁמְעִי
Transliteration
shiməiy
Meaning
y-h-v-h has heard' or 'famous'
Greek
Σαμαϊ
Reference
1CH 8:21
Strong's
H8096

Family & Relationships (10)

son

Elpaal(1CH 8:13)

father

Jakim(1CH 8:19)
Zichri(1CH 8:19)
Zabdi(1CH 8:19)
Elienai(1CH 8:20)
Zillethai(1CH 8:20)
Eliel(1CH 8:20)
Adaiah(1CH 8:21)
Beraiah(1CH 8:21)
Shimrath(1CH 8:21)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Shema in the Bible?

Shema is described in the Bible as son of Elpaal (1CH 8:13). Shema belonged to the tribe of Benjamin.

What does the name Shema mean?

The name Shema means “hearing; obeying” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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