שַׁמַּי
sham.may
Shammai
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given lexical data, the word "sham.may" (H8060G) refers to a person, specifically a proper name. It occurs three times in the Hebrew Bible, making it a relatively minor personal reference. The significance of this name may lie in its personal association with the individual referred to. The proper name designation indicates that Sham may has a distinct identity that is recognized within the context of the story or text. Without more context, it's difficult to assess whether this name carries any particular connotations or significance. In the context of its usage, Sham may is likely an individual person, possibly a notable or important figure, although the three occurrences suggest that his impact may be relatively minor. The three instances indicate that he is mentioned across different stories or passages, which may imply his relevance to broader themes or events within the narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
1 Chronicles 2:28The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada. The sons of Shammai: Nadab and Abishur.
1 Chronicles 2:32The sons of Jada the brother of Shammai: Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.