שֵׁם רָע
An appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character · bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
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שֵׁם H8034 an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
רַע H7451 bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
What does שֵׁם רָע (shem ra) mean in the Bible?
שֵׁם · רַע is a Hebrew word meaning "Bad name, evil reputation.". Bad name, evil reputation.
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