הָשֵׁם
ha.shem
Hashem
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew term "ha.shem" (Strong's number H3464) refers to a name that belongs to a specific person. Given that it occurs only once in the Bible, this name is likely a proper noun, a unique identifier, rather than a title or a generic term. The significance of "ha.shem" lies in its association with a particular person. While the Bible contains multiple instances of other names, this instance stands out as a singular reference. This suggests that the person or entity behind this name holds a unique and possibly privileged position. The rarity of this term in the Bible limits its range of usage, making it an exception rather than a norm. Nonetheless, its presence highlights the importance of personal identity and the significance of names as identifiers in ancient Jewish culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text