Bible Dictionaries
Shem
Holman Bible Dictionary
(sshehm) Personal name meaning, “name.” Noah's oldest son and original ancestor of Semitic peoples including Israel (Genesis 5:32; Genesis 6:10; Genesis 7:13; Genesis 9:18-27; Genesis 10:1 ,Genesis 10:1,10:21-22 ,Genesis 10:21-22,10:31; Genesis 11:10-11 ). He carried God's blessing (Genesis 9:26-27 ). Through his line came Abraham and the covenant of blessing.
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Shem'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/s/shem.html. 1991.