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Semein in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Semein (A. V., Semei), sem'-e-in (Gk. fr. Heb.)-- heard distinctly; understood; hearkening, obeying; reported; reputed; famed; distinguished. Father of Mattathias, and son of Josech, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Luke 3:26). Meta. The understanding that attention and obedience to Spirit increase one's power of spiritual perception and discrimination, and truly exalt and ennoble the character (heard distinctly, understood, hearkening, obeying, famed).

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