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Shemaiah(21)
Shemaiah in the Bible — the Nehelamite (JER 29:24) who prophesied a lie (JER 29:31). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that hears or obeys the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Shemaiahproper name
- Hebrew
- שְׁמַעְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- shəmaəyahu
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h hears
- Greek
- Σαμαιαν
- Reference
- JER 29:24
- Strong's
- H8098
Notes
The LORD made Shemaiah priest instead of Jehoiada so he must be a Levite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shemaiah in the Bible?
Shemaiah is described in the Bible as the Nehelamite (JER 29:24) who prophesied a lie (JER 29:31). Shemaiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Shemaiah mean?
The name Shemaiah means “that hears or obeys the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.