Strong’s H8033

שָׁם

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

sham

Pronunciation

shahm

Definition

There, thither

Meaning

there, then, thither

Usage

The Hebrew word "שָׁם" (sham) is an adverb used to indicate a specific location or place. It is often translated as "there" or "thither" in English. This word is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a physical location, a point in time, or a metaphorical place in a narrative. It serves to direct attention to a particular spot or situation, often in contrast to "here" (פֹּה, poh).

Bible references

Genesis 2:8;Genesis 2:10;Genesis 2:11;Genesis 2:12;Genesis 3:23;Genesis 10:14;Genesis 11:2;Genesis 11:7;Genesis 11:8;Genesis 11:9;Genesis 11:9;Genesis 11:31;Genesis 12:7;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 12:10;Genesis 13:3;Genesis 13:4;Genesis 13:4;Genesis 13:14;Genesis 13:18;Genesis 14:10;Genesis 18:16;Genesis 18:22;Genesis 18:28