Strong's Lexicon shum: Name Original Word: שׁוּם Word Origin: Derived from the root שִׂים (siym), meaning "to put, place, set." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3686 (ὄνομα, onoma): The Greek equivalent for "name," used in the New Testament to convey similar meanings of identity, character, and authority. Usage: The Hebrew word "shum" is used to denote a "name" or "reputation." In the biblical context, a name is not merely a label but often reflects the character, essence, or destiny of a person or place. It can also signify authority or renown. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names held significant importance. They were often given with the hope of reflecting the individual's character or future. Names could also commemorate events or express the parents' faith and hopes. The act of naming was sometimes seen as an act of authority or ownership, as seen in the naming of animals by Adam in Genesis. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shem Definition a name NASB Translation name (8), named (1), names (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance name (Aramaic) corresponding to shem -- name. see HEBREW shem Forms and Transliterations בְּשֻׁ֛ם בשם כְּשֻׁ֣ם כשם שְׁמֵ֔הּ שְׁמֵ֖הּ שְׁמֵ֣הּ שְׁמֵ֤הּ שְׁמָהָ֣ת שְׁמָהָתְהֹ֛ם שֻׁם־ שם־ שמה שמהת שמהתהם bə·šum beShum bəšum kə·šum keShum kəšum šə·mā·hā·ṯə·hōm šə·mā·hāṯ šə·mêh šəmāhāṯ šəmāhāṯəhōm šəmêh shemaHat shemahateHom sheMeh shum šum-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:1 HEB: בִיה֖וּד וּבִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם בְּשֻׁ֛ם אֱלָ֥הּ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל NAS: and Jerusalem in the name of the God KJV: and Jerusalem in the name of the God INT: Judah and Jerusalem the name of the God of Israel Ezra 5:4 Ezra 5:10 Ezra 5:10 Ezra 5:14 Ezra 6:12 Daniel 2:20 Daniel 2:26 Daniel 4:8 Daniel 4:8 Daniel 4:19 Daniel 5:12 12 Occurrences |