Strong's Lexicon Shema: Shema Original Word: שְׁמָע Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Shema, the concept of hearing and obedience is reflected in Greek words such as ἀκούω (akouo - Strong's Greek 191), meaning "to hear." Usage: The name Shema is used in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, typically referring to individuals. It is derived from the root word שָׁמַע, which means "to hear" or "to listen," suggesting a person who hears or is obedient. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often reflective of personal characteristics, divine encounters, or familial hopes. The root שָׁמַע is significant in Jewish tradition, most notably in the "Shema Yisrael" prayer, a central declaration of faith in Judaism found in Deuteronomy 6:4. The name Shema, therefore, carries connotations of obedience and attentiveness to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition a city in S. Judah NASB Translation Shema (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁמַע proper name, of a location in southern Judah, Joshua 15:26, Σα(λ)μα(α). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shema For Shema'; Shema, a place in Palestine -- Shema. see HEBREW Shema' Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁמַ֖ע ושמע ū·šə·ma‘ ūšəma‘ usheMaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:26 HEB: אֲמָ֥ם וּשְׁמַ֖ע וּמוֹלָדָֽה׃ NAS: Amam and Shema and Moladah, KJV: Amam, and Shema, and Moladah, INT: Amam and Shema and Moladah 1 Occurrence |
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