Shem

[ shem ]

noun
  1. the eldest of the three sons of Noah. Genesis 10:21.

Origin of Shem

1
From Late Latin Sem, from Greek Sḗm, from Hebrew Shēm, of uncertain origin
  • Also Douay Bible, Sem [sem] /sɛm/ .

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How to use Shem in a sentence

  • The primitive religion of mankind I believe to have been revealed to inspired men, who, like Shem, walked with God.

  • Shem Dugmore made no move until the fit was over and the sufferer lay quiet.

    The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. Cobb
  • “I thought maybe you'd heered tell about that whilst you was down yon,” said Shem in a dulled wonder.

    The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. Cobb
  • Shem stepped lightly to a corner of the cabin and brought forth a rifle and began reloading it afresh from a box of shells.

    The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. Cobb
  • Then Shem fastened himself in and made ready to start his flight to the lowlands that very night.

    The Escape of Mr. Trimm | Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for Shem

Shem

/ (ʃɛm) /


noun
  1. Old Testament the eldest of Noah's three sons (Genesis 10:21): Douay spelling: Sem (sɛm)

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