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.

H8034

Numbers 16:2 · Word #14

Lexicon H8034

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

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)

Rootשם (š-m)
Core Meaningsname, designation, reputation, renown, memorial identity
Semantic Rangepersonal name, designation, reputation, renown, authority, fame, memorial, character, established identity
Conceptual SignificanceIn 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 NotesMasculine 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 RationaleThe 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