שֵֽׁם
𐤔𐤌
shem
renown
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.
Numbers 16:2 · Word #14
Lexicon H8034
| Lemma | שֵׁם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤌 |
| Transliteration | shêm |
| Strong's | H8034 |
| In-context | renown |
Morphology HNcmsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H8034-27
name (memorial-identity)
| Root | שם (š-m) |
| Core Meanings | name, designation, reputation, renown, memorial identity |
| Semantic Range | personal name, designation, reputation, renown, authority, fame, memorial, character, established identity |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical thought, a "name" embodies the essence, character, and authority of a person. To act in someone’s name is to act under their authority; to call upon the Name of YHWH invokes His revealed character and covenant presence. The preservation or blotting out of a name signifies enduring legacy or total removal from communal memory. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun; typically appears in the construct state in these forms (HNcmsc), linking it to a following noun ("name of..."). One occurrence reflects a proper noun usage (HNp). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁם is a masculine singular common noun in the construct state (HNcmsc), so the rendering preserves singular number and masculine grammatical form. "Name (memorial-identity)" reflects the root idea of a marked, recognized identity that carries reputation and enduring remembrance, rather than a mere label. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root שם (name, designation, reputation, renown, memorial 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 |