שִׁמְעִי
shim.i
Shimei
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
Supported# Shimei: A Biblical Name Entry Based on the lexical data provided, Shimei (שִׁמְעִי) is a proper name appearing once in the Hebrew Bible. As a personal name rather than a common noun, it functions as an identifier for a specific individual rather than conveying a semantic meaning in the traditional sense. The single occurrence limits our ability to assess variations in usage or context through frequency patterns. The name Shimei belongs to a category of Hebrew names derived from verbal roots, though the lexicon entry does not specify its etymological origin or the narrative role of this particular bearer. Without additional contextual information from the biblical passage where this name appears, we cannot determine the social status, tribal affiliation, or historical significance of this individual based solely on the lexicon data provided. Given the sparse nature of this entry—a name appearing only once with minimal supporting information—this Shimei likely represents a minor figure in biblical narrative. The lexicon's brevity suggests this particular occurrence did not carry sufficient theological or narrative weight to warrant extended commentary, unlike other biblical names that appear multiple times or carry symbolic significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text