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G4584

Σεμεΐ

Semeḯ /sem-eh-ee'/ Ask about this word
Rootof Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעִי)
MeaningSemei (i.e. Shimi), an Israelite
KJV usageSemei.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Semeḯ — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word Semeḯ, represented by G4584, is of Hebrew origin and identifies an Israelite named Semei. It appears just 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, indicating a highly specific role.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single appearance of G4584 is within a genealogical list in the Gospel of Luke. The verse establishes Semei as a link in an ancestral chain, stating he is the son of Joseph and the father of Mattathias Luke 3:26. His mention serves exclusively to document this lineage, providing no further details about his life or character.

Related Words & Concepts

Several other individuals are named in the same lineage, connecting Semei within a broader family tree:

  • G3161 Mattathías (of Hebrew origin (מַתִּתְיָה); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian): He is identified as the son of Semei in this genealogical record Luke 3:26.
  • G2501 Iōsḗph (of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites): He is recorded as the father of Semei Luke 3:26.
  • G3092 Maáth (probably of Hebrew origin; Maath, an Israelite): He is listed as the son of Mattathias, making him the grandson of Semei Luke 3:26.
  • G2455 Ioúdas (of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites...): He is named as the father of Joseph and therefore the grandfather of Semei Luke 3:26.

Theological Significance

The significance of G4584 is not found in narrative or doctrine, but in its function within biblical genealogy.

  • Ancestral Link: Semei's sole purpose in scripture is to serve as a vital link in the ancestral line recorded in Luke's Gospel, ensuring the continuity of the record Luke 3:26.
  • Historical Placement: His inclusion, along with the names of his father and son, helps to historically situate the lineage being presented in the text.
  • Hebrew Foundation: The name Semei is explicitly "of Hebrew origin," which reinforces the Hebraic heritage of the individuals in this genealogy.

Summary

In summary, Semeḯ G4584 is a name that holds a specific and singular place in the biblical text. Its importance lies not in any associated story or teaching, but in its role as a genealogical connector. Mentioned only once, Semei serves to bridge generations in the ancestral line documented in Luke 3:26, connecting his father, Joseph, to his son, Mattathías.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Genitive Singular Masculine Individual 1×
Genitive
Possession or source — often "of".
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G3161 Ματταθίας of Hebrew origin (מַתִּתְיָה); Mattathias (i.e. Mattithjah), an Israelite and a Christian:--Mattathias. G2501 Ἰωσήφ of Hebrew origin (יוֹסֵף); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites:--Joseph. G3092 Μαάθ probably of Hebrew origin; Maath, an Israelite:--Maath. G2455 Ἰούδας of Hebrew origin (יְהוּדָה); Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them and

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Luke — and none of the other 26 New Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.