2044. Hashem

Berean Strong's Lexicon

Hashem: The Name

Original Word: הַשֵּׁם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Hashem
Pronunciation: hah-SHEM
Phonetic Spelling: (haw-shame')
Definition: The Name
Meaning: Hashem

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שֵׁם (shem), meaning "name."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the Tetragrammaton is κύριος (kyrios), Strong's Greek #2962, meaning "Lord."

Usage: In Jewish tradition, "Hashem" is used as a reverent substitute for the Tetragrammaton (YHWH), the sacred and ineffable name of God. It literally means "The Name" and is employed to avoid pronouncing the divine name out of respect and reverence. This practice underscores the holiness and transcendence of God, emphasizing His unique and unparalleled nature.

Cultural and Historical Background: The use of "Hashem" reflects a long-standing Jewish tradition of showing deep respect for God's name. This practice is rooted in the commandment found in Exodus 20:7, "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain." Over time, to prevent any possibility of misuse, Jews began substituting "Adonai" (Lord) or "Hashem" when reading the Scriptures aloud. This tradition continues in Jewish liturgy and everyday language, highlighting the sacredness attributed to God's name.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
father of one of David's heroes
NASB Translation
Hashem (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הָשֵׁם proper name, masculine father of one (or more ?) of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:34, but read probably יָשֵׁן 2 Samuel 23:32 and strike out בני; compare Dr^{Sm and} see further below יָשֵׁן.

הַשְׁמָעוּת see below שׁמע.

הָשְׁפוֺת see אַשְׁמֹּת below שׁפת.

הִתּוּךְ see below נתך.

הִתְחַבְּרוּת see below חבר.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Hashem

Perhaps from the same as Chashum; wealthy; Hashem, an Israelite -- Hashem.

see HEBREW Chashum

Forms and Transliterations

הָשֵׁם֙ השם hā·šêm hāšêm haShem

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 11:34
HEB: בְּנֵ֗י הָשֵׁם֙ הַגִּ֣זוֹנִ֔י יוֹנָתָ֥ן
NAS: the sons of Hashem the Gizonite,
KJV: The sons of Hashem the Gizonite,
INT: the sons of Hashem the Gizonite Jonathan

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2044
1 Occurrence

hā·šêm — 1 Occ.