Original Word: שָׁמָע
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Shama`
Pronunciation: shah-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-maw')
Definition: To hear, listen, obey
Meaning: Shama

Shama

From shama'; obedient; Shama, an Israelite -- Shama.

see HEBREW shama'

Word Origin
from shama
Definition
one of David's heroes
NASB Translation
Shama (1).

שָׁמָע proper name, masculine a hero of David 1 Chronicles 11:44, Σαμαθα, Σαμμα (compare Osem. שמע on scarab ClGann^{JAS 1883 Fev.- Mars, 135, No. 9}; also on seal from Megiddo (1904), compare Kau^{Mitth. u. Nachr. DPV, 1904, 2 f f.}).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Shama in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of hearing or listening is captured in Greek by words such as ἀκούω (akouo • Strong's Greek 191), which means "to hear" or "to listen."

Usage: The name Shama appears in the context of genealogies and historical accounts within the Old Testament. It is used to identify specific individuals, often within the tribe of Benjamin or among the descendants of other tribes.

Context: • Shama is a name found in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. It is associated with individuals from the tribe of Benjamin, as well as other tribes. The name is indicative of the cultural and familial significance of hearing and obedience, as suggested by its root meaning.
• In 1 Chronicles 8:32, Shama is listed among the sons of Shashak, a descendant of Benjamin. This highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal affiliation in the biblical narrative.
• The name Shama may also appear in other genealogical contexts, reflecting the common practice of naming individuals in a way that conveys a particular characteristic or hoped-for trait, such as attentiveness or obedience to God.

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