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Shem - What does it mean?

Definition of 'Shem'

English

Proper noun

(en-proper noun)
  • (biblical character) The oldest son of Noah, brother to Ham and Japheth.
  • of biblical origin.

    • Quotations

    * *: And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem , and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.

    Related terms

    * Semite * Semitic

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    Similar to 'Shem'

    Sam, Sem, Seym, Sim, Siam