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And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and Jehovah blessed him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Samson - The etymology is doubtful. Perhaps it comes from a word signifying “to minister,” alluding to his Nazaritic consecration to the ser…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Samson. —Josephus renders the word "strong" (ἰσχυρός), deriving it from a root (shameem), and perhaps was not unwilling t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the woman bore a son, and called name Samson
After these appearances were over, Manoah and his wife returned to …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Spirit of the Lord began to move Samson in his youth. This was evidence that the Lord blessed him. When God gives his blessing, he gives his Sp…

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