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Shem
(shĕm) In the Bible, the eldest son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Ham.
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Shem
(ʃɛm)n
(Bible) Old Testament the eldest of Noah's three sons (Genesis 10:21). Douay spelling: Sem
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Shem
(ʃɛm)n.
the eldest of the three sons of Noah. Gen. 10:21.
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Noun | 1. | Shem - (Old Testament) eldest son of Noah Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
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