שֵׁם
shemNoun (Masculine)H8034
name
From: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare H8064 (שָׁמַיִם));
Short Definition
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Full Lexicon Entry
- name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (*שֻׁם *"name" H8036)
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology H:N-M
DescriptionH:N-M
Occurrences
699 timesAppears 699 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Genesis
90
Psalms
60
Jeremiah
53
1 Chronicles
46
Isaiah
46
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 1:19
- 2 Chronicles 6:34
- Exodus 34:5
- Isaiah 29:23
- Malachi 3:16
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