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Form of Shem in Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Biblical namesake: Shem was one of Noah's three sons who survived the flood and is considered an ancestor of many peoples. He is remembered for his role in the story of the Ark and the repopulation of the earth. (Genesis · Genesis 5:32, Genesis 6-10)

Biblical LatinBiblical GreekDutch1 syllable · /sɛm/

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