Shem
the eldest of the three sons of Noah. Genesis 10:21.
Origin of Shem
1- Also Douay Bible, Sem [sem] /sɛm/ .
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How to use Shem in a sentence
Noah's—including his barren, adopted daughter Ila, who is betrothed to his son Shem—are.
‘Noah’ Review: An Ambitious, Flawed Biblical Tale That You Have to See | Andrew Romano | March 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTGod shall enlarge Japheth, And he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; And Canaan shall be his servant.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis | The Daily Beast | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis | The Daily Beast | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
The Story of Noah's Ark From the Bible’s Book of Genesis | The Daily Beast | March 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAn Israeli lawyer says that Shem-Tov, who plead not guilty, was recently rearrested after he broke his house arrest.
The primitive religion of mankind I believe to have been revealed to inspired men, who, like Shem, walked with God.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordShem 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. CobbShem 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. CobbThen 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
/ (ʃɛm) /
Old Testament the eldest of Noah's three sons (Genesis 10:21): Douay spelling: Sem (sɛm)
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