Know the Word.

Hebrew word

shêm

shame

שֵׁם

What it means

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality

an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

Where it comes from

a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare shâmayim (שָׁמַיִם))

How the King James translates it

  • name684
  • names77
  • renown5
  • fame4
  • named3
  • famous3
  • report1
  • men1

Every place it appears 778

Ecclesiastes6:47:1
Song of Solomon1:3
Lamentations3:55
Nahum1:14