שְׁמַעְיָ֫הוּ

# Shemaiah (H8098O) Based on the lexical data provided, Shemaiah (שְׁמַעְיָהוּ) is a proper noun—a personal name in Hebrew. The name appears only once in the biblical text, making it a relatively rare designation. As a proper name, Shemaiah functions as an identifier for a specific individual rather than conveying a common meaning or concept. The single occurrence of this name in the biblical corpus limits what can be determined about its narrative significance or thematic importance from lexical data alone. Unlike frequently occurring terms that develop meaning through multiple contexts and usages, a hapax legomenon (word appearing only once) provides minimal evidence for establishing broader patterns of usage or theological weight. The name itself represents a distinct person in the biblical record, but the lexicon data alone cannot specify which historical or narrative figure bore this name or what role they played.