Strong’s H8098

שְׁמַעְיָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shma`yah

Pronunciation

shem-ah-YAH or shem-ah-YAH-hoo

Definition

Shemaiah or Shemaiahu

Meaning

Shemajah

Usage

The name Shemayah or Shemayahu means "Yahweh has heard" or "heard by Yahweh." It is used as a personal name for several individuals in the Old Testament, often indicating a person who is recognized for their relationship with God or their role in conveying God's messages.

Bible references

1 Kings 12:22;1 Chronicles 3:22;1 Chronicles 3:22;1 Chronicles 4:37;1 Chronicles 5:4;1 Chronicles 9:14;1 Chronicles 9:16;1 Chronicles 15:8;1 Chronicles 15:11;1 Chronicles 24:6;1 Chronicles 26:4;1 Chronicles 26:6;1 Chronicles 26:7;2 Chronicles 11:2;2 Chronicles 12:5;2 Chronicles 12:7;2 Chronicles 12:15;2 Chronicles 17:8;2 Chronicles 29:14;2 Chronicles 31:15;2 Chronicles 35:9;Ezra 8:13;Ezra 8:16;Ezra 10:21;Ezra 10:31