Strong’s H8087

שֶׁמַע

Part of speech

proper name, masculine

Transliteration

Shema`

Pronunciation

sheh-MAH

Definition

Shema

Meaning

Shema

Usage

The name Shema' is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, referring to individuals within the genealogies of Israel. It is derived from the root word שָׁמַע, which means "to hear" or "to listen," and is often associated with the concept of obedience and attentiveness to God's word.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 2:43;1 Chronicles 2:44;1 Chronicles 5:8;1 Chronicles 8:13;Nehemiah 8:4