Shem

[ shem ]

noun

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

Shem

/ ʃɛm /

noun

1. Old Testament the eldest of Noah's three sons (Genesis 10:21) Douay spellingSemsɛm

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shem¹

From Late Latin Sem, from Greek Sḗm, from Hebrew Shēm, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

At some point, Shem Rivera, 26, a worship leader and a founder walked up to 18-year-old Noah Moon on the dance floor, and asked him how he had heard about The Cove.

From Seattle Times

“I would recommend flying on reputable carriers,” says Shem Malmquist, an aviation safety expert at Florida Institute of Technology.

From Seattle Times

Omer Shem Tov, 21, called his parents as he was running away from gunfire and managed to get into a friend's car.

From BBC

“The soccer federation has already agreed with the ministry of education to add soccer to the school sports curriculum alongside volleyball and basketball,” Shem Livai, president of the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation, told the AP.

From Seattle Times

"I'm begging the world to bring my baby back home," Keren Shem told reporters in Tel Aviv, holding up a picture of her French-Israeli daughter.

From BBC