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.

H8034

2 Chronicles 7:20 · Word #12

Lexicon H8034

Lemmaשֵׁם
Lemma (Paleo)𐤔𐤌
Transliterationshêm
Strong'sH8034
In-contextfor 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

Rootשם (sh-m)
Core Meaningsname, reputation, renown, memorial, authority, identity
Semantic Rangepersonal name, reputation, fame, honor, authority, character, memorial, public standing
Conceptual SignificanceIn 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 NotesPreposition ל + noun common masculine singular construct (שֵׁם) + 1cs pronominal suffix ("my"). The construct form binds the noun to the suffix, yielding "my name."
Rendering RationaleThe 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