Strong's Lexicon Shama: To hear, listen, obey Original Word: שָׁמָע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G191 (ἀκούω, akouo): To hear, listen - G5219 (ὑπακούω, hupakouo): To obey, to listen attentively Usage: The Hebrew verb "shama" primarily means "to hear" or "to listen." It extends beyond the mere act of hearing to include understanding, paying attention, and responding appropriately, often implying obedience. In the biblical context, "shama" is frequently used to describe the act of listening to God's voice or commandments, emphasizing the importance of not just hearing but also acting upon what is heard. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, hearing was closely linked to obedience. The Shema, a central declaration of faith in Judaism found in Deuteronomy 6:4, begins with "Hear, O Israel," underscoring the importance of listening as a form of worship and covenantal faithfulness. The concept of "shama" reflects a holistic understanding of communication with God, where hearing is inseparable from doing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shama Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Shama (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שָׁמָע proper name, masculine a hero of David 1 Chronicles 11:44, Σαμαθα, Σαμμα (compare Osem. שמע on scarab ClGannJAS 1883 Fev.- Mars, 135, No. 9; also on seal from Megiddo (1904), compare KauMitth. u. Nachr. DPV, 1904, 2 f f.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shama From shama'; obedient; Shama, an Israelite -- Shama. see HEBREW shama' Forms and Transliterations שָׁמָע֙ שמע šā·mā‘ šāmā‘ shaMaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:44 HEB: עֻזִיָּ֖א הָעֲשְׁתְּרָתִ֑י שָׁמָע֙ [וִיעוּאֵל כ] NAS: the Ashterathite, Shama and Jeiel KJV: the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel INT: Uzzia the Ashterathite Shama Jeiel the sons |
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