לִ/שְׁמִ֔/י
𐤋/𐤔𐤌/𐤉
lishemi
for my name
a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
2 Chronicles 7:20 · Word #12
Lexicon H8034
| Lemma | שֵׁם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | shêm |
| Strong's | H8034 |
| In-context | for my name |
Morphology HR/Ncmsc/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H8034-17
for my Name
| Root | שם (sh-m) |
| Core Meanings | name, reputation, renown, memorial, authority, identity |
| Semantic Range | personal name, reputation, fame, honor, authority, character, memorial, public standing |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical theology, "Name" signifies more than a label—it represents one’s revealed character, authority, and covenantal reputation. When used of יהוה, acting "for my Name" expresses divine faithfulness to His own character and renown among the nations. |
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ל + noun common masculine singular construct (שֵׁם) + 1cs pronominal suffix ("my"). The construct form binds the noun to the suffix, yielding "my name." |
| Rendering Rationale | The form consists of the preposition ל ("for/to") attached to the masculine singular noun שֵׁם ("name") in construct with the 1st person common singular suffix ("my"). "For my Name" preserves the concrete sense of "name" as reputation and authority while accurately reflecting the singular noun and 1cs possessive suffix. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שם (name, reputation, renown, memorial, authority, identity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H8034-01 |
beshem | in the name of |
H8034-02 |
beshemot | by names |
H8034-03 |
beshimekha | in your name |
Word Usage (864 occurrences of H8034)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 2:11 | שֵׁ֥ם | shem | name |
| Genesis 2:13 | וְ/שֵֽׁם | veshem | and the name |
| Genesis 2:14 | וְ/שֵׁ֨ם | veshem | and the name |