Strong's Lexicon Shemida: Shemida Original Word: שְׁמִידָע Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁמַד (shamad), meaning "to destroy" or "to annihilate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Shemida, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of names carrying significant meaning is present in both Hebrew and Greek cultures. Usage: Shemida is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a descendant of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel. The name is often interpreted to mean "name of knowledge" or "renowned for knowledge," though its root suggests a connection to destruction or annihilation, possibly indicating a powerful or formidable reputation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes prophetic or descriptive of a person's character or destiny. Shemida, as a descendant of Manasseh, would have been part of the tribal allotment in the land of Canaan, contributing to the heritage and legacy of the tribe. The tribe of Manasseh was known for its valor and significant role in the history of Israel, particularly in the conquest and settlement of the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originappar. from shem and yada Definition "name of knowing," a man of Manasseh NASB Translation Shemida (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁמִידָ֑ע proper name, masculine in Manasseh (the name knoweth? compare Sabean ירעסמהו DHMZMG xxxvii (1883), 16); — Numbers 26:22 (συμαερ), Joshua 17:2; 1 Chronicles 7:19, συμαρειμ, etc.; ᵐ5L σαμ(ε)ιδα(ε). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shemida, Shemidah Apparently from shem and yada'; name of knowing; Shemida, an Israelite -- Shemida, Shemidah. see HEBREW shem see HEBREW yada' Forms and Transliterations וּשְׁמִידָ֕ע ושמידע שְׁמִידָ֑ע שמידע šə·mî·ḏā‘ šəmîḏā‘ shemiDa ū·šə·mî·ḏā‘ ūšəmîḏā‘ ushemiDaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 26:32 HEB: וּשְׁמִידָ֕ע מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַשְּׁמִידָעִ֑י NAS: and [of] Shemida, the family KJV: And [of] Shemida, the family INT: and Shemida the family of the Shemidaites Joshua 17:2 1 Chronicles 7:19 3 Occurrences |
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