Albert Barnes Commentary Judges 13:24

Albert Barnes Commentary

Judges 13:24

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Judges 13:24

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and Jehovah blessed him." — Judges 13:24 (ASV)

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