shem
Definition
Noun 1. A Biblical figure: In the Old Testament, Shem is the eldest son of Noah, traditionally considered the ancestor of the Semitic peoples.
Usage Notes
- The word "Shem" is almost exclusively used in religious, historical, or anthropological contexts related to the Biblical narrative or discussions of ancient peoples.
- It is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- According to the Book of Genesis, Shem was one of the eight survivors of the Great Flood.
- The genealogies list Shem as the forefather of several nations.
Advanced Usage
- "Shem, Ham, and Japheth": This phrase is used collectively to refer to the three sons of Noah, from whom the world's populations were traditionally believed to have descended.
- The story of Noah's Ark involves him, his wife, his three sons—Shem, Ham, and Japheth—and their wives.
Variants and Related Words
- Semitic (adj): Pertaining to the peoples traditionally descended from Shem, or to the languages (like Hebrew and Arabic) spoken by these peoples.
- Hebrew and Arabic are Semitic languages.
- Shemite (n): A less common term for a descendant of Shem; a Semite.
Synonyms
- Patriarch (in the specific context of being a founding ancestral figure).
Noun
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(Old Testament) eldest son of Noah
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