Shemite vs. Semite — What's the Difference?

A descendant of Shem.

A member of any of the peoples speaking a Semitic language, including the Arabs, Arameans, Babylonians, Carthaginians, Hebrews, Phoenicians, and many of the peoples of Ethiopia.

A Jew.

(Bible) A descendant of Shem.

One belonging to the Semitic race. Also used adjectively.

A member of a group of Semitic-speaking peoples of the Middle East and northern Africa

Of or relating to or characteristic of Semites;