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Shema(4)
Shema in the Bible — stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4). Shema belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “hearing; obeying”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Shemaproper name
- Hebrew
- שֶׁמַע
- Transliteration
- shema
- Meaning
- he hears
- Greek
- Σαμαιας
- Reference
- NEH 8:4
- Strong's
- H8087
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Levi(NEH 8:4)
Notes
*assumed Levite given this event
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shema in the Bible?
Shema is described in the Bible as stood on Ezra's right hand as he read from the Law (NEH 8:4). Shema belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Shema mean?
The name Shema means “hearing; obeying” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.