Shem
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Shem
From Late Latin Sem, from Greek Sḗm, from Hebrew Shēm, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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“Bring them back!” shouted Omer Shem Tov, a hostage freed in a previous prisoner exchange with Hamas.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2025
"You start having terrible thoughts," admitted Omer Shem Tov, who was taken hostage at the Nova festival and also kept in isolation, speaking to Israeli public broadcaster, Kan. "Every day feels like an eternity."
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
Shelly Shem Tov, the mother of Omer, 21, who is held captive, told Israeli Army Radio of her son’s chances of being freed in an emerging deal.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 25, 2024
"The emotions are mixed emotions," said Shelly Shem Tov, the mother Omer Shem Tov, 21, who had attended an outdoor dance festival that was targeted in the attack, and was among those taken hostage.
From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2023
But Shem, Ham, and Japheth got on the boat so they were A-okay.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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