שֵׁם
An appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
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What does שֵׁם (šēm) mean in the Bible?
שֵׁם (šēm) is a Hebrew word meaning "an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character". an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character BDB: name Usage: base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. Cutting off a name signifies the erasure of legacy and honor. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Name carries the weight of identity, honor, and authority—one's essential character made public and memorable.
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character BDB: name Usage: base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Why This Word Matters
Cutting off a name signifies the erasure of legacy and honor. Isaiah 14:16-23
God’s actions protect and magnify His covenant reputation. Isaiah 48:9-11
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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