Strong’s H8088
שֵׁמַע
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
shema`
Pronunciation
shay-mah'
Definition
Report, news, fame, rumor
Meaning
something heard, a sound, rumor, announcement, audience
Usage
The Hebrew word "shema" primarily refers to a report or news that is heard. It can denote the fame or reputation of a person or event that has been spread through spoken word. In the context of the Old Testament, "shema" often relates to the spreading of news or the reputation of individuals, particularly in relation to God's mighty acts or the renown of leaders and nations.
Bible references
Genesis 29:13;Exodus 23:1;Numbers 14:15;Deuteronomy 2:25;1 Kings 10:1;2 Chronicles 9:1;Job 28:22;Job 42:5;Psalm 18:44;Psalm 150:5;Isaiah 23:5;Isaiah 23:5;Isaiah 66:19;Jeremiah 37:5;Jeremiah 50:43;Hosea 7:12;Nahum 3:19;Habakkuk 3:2