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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSem
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sɛm
"Sem è il primo figlio menzionato di Noè."
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2 senses- 1
In biblical tradition, the first-mentioned son of Noah, traditionally considered the patriarch of the Semitic nations.
"According to the Book of Genesis, Shem was the ancestor of Abraham and various Near Eastern peoples." - 2
A historical or linguistic reference point associated with Semitic culture, lineage, or language families.
"Scholars trace the etymological roots back to ancient texts mentioning Shem."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew name Shem (שֵׁם), meaning 'name', 'renown', or 'prosperity'. In biblical genealogies, Shem is recorded as the eldest son of Noah and the traditional ancestor of the Semitic peoples. The term entered English via Middle English translations of biblical texts from Hebrew and Latin sources.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shem" is said worldwide
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Sem
Transliteration: sɛm
"Sem est considéré comme l'ancêtre des peuples sémites."
Sem
Transliteration: zɛm
"Sem ist eine biblische Gestalt im Alten Testament."
Sem
Transliteration: sɛm
"Sem è il primo figlio menzionato di Noè."
Sem
Transliteration: sem
"Sem es el antepasado tradicional de los pueblos semitas."
Sem
Transliteration: sẽ
"Sem é um dos filhos de Noé segundo a Bíblia."
शेम
Transliteration: shem
"बाइबल के अनुसार शेम नूह के पुत्र थे।"
闪
Transliteration: Shǎn
"在圣经中，闪是挪亚的儿子。"
셈
Transliteration: Sem
"성경에서 셈은 노아의 아들입니다."
セム
Transliteration: Semu
"聖書において、セムはノアの息子です。"
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