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    H8034

    Name

    שֵׁם (shem)

    Identity, character, and reputation — who someone truly is.

    Hebrew
    Pronunciation: SHAYM

    Definition

    Shem is the Hebrew word for name, carrying far more weight than a label. In Scripture, a name reveals character, destiny, and authority. God's name represents His very nature and is to be honored above all.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Exodus 3:14

    “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.”
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    Philippians 2:9-10

    “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow.”
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    Proverbs 22:1

    “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.