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The Meaning of Samson's Name
Scholars debate the exact meaning of Samson's name. Common interpretations include "strong," "sunny" (from the Hebrew word for sun, shemesh), or "minister/servant." This last meaning, as commentator Albert Barnes notes, would allude to his special consecration to God's service as a Nazarite.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 13:24
18th Century
Theologian
Samson - The etymology is doubtful. Perhaps it comes from a word signifying “to minister,” alluding to his Nazaritic consecration to the ser…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 13:24
19th Century
Bishop
Samson. —Josephus renders the word "strong" (ἰσχυρός), deriving it from a root (shameem), and perhaps was not unwilling t…
John Gill
On Judges 13:24
17th Century
Pastor
And the woman bore a son, and called name Samson
After these appearances were over, Manoah and his wife returned to …
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 13:24–25
17th Century
Minister
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…