Strong’s H8061

שְׁמִידָע

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shmiyda`

Pronunciation

shem-ee-DAH

Definition

Shemida

Meaning

Shemida

Usage

Shemida is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a descendant of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. The name is often interpreted to mean "name of knowledge" or "renowned for knowledge," though its root suggests a connection to destruction or annihilation, possibly indicating a powerful or formidable reputation.

Bible references

Numbers 26:32;Joshua 17:2;1 Chronicles 7:19