Shem

Definition

Shem was one of Noah’s three sons, all of whom went with him into the ark during the worldwide flood described in the book of Genesis.

• Shem was the ancestor of Abraham and his descendants.
• The descendants of Shem were known as “Semites”; they spoke “Semitic” languages such as Hebrew and Arabic.
• The Bible indicates that Shem lived nearly 600 years.

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(See also: Abraham, Arabia, ark, flood, Noah)

Bible References

• Genesis 5:32
• Genesis 6:10
• Genesis 7:13-14
• Genesis 10:1
• Genesis 10:31
• Genesis 11:10
• Luke 3:36-38

Word Data

• Strong’s: H8035, G45900