Strong’s H8050

שְׁמוּאֵל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shmuw'el

Pronunciation

shem-oo-ale'

Definition

Samuel

Meaning

Shemuel

Usage

The name Shemuel, or Samuel, is significant in the Hebrew Bible as it denotes a person who is dedicated to God and whose life is marked by divine calling and service. Samuel is a pivotal figure in Israel's history, serving as a prophet, priest, and judge. His name reflects his mother's prayer and God's response, as seen in 1 Samuel 1:20, "So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, 'Because I have asked for him from the LORD.'"

Bible references

Numbers 34:20;1 Samuel 1:20;1 Samuel 2:18;1 Samuel 2:21;1 Samuel 2:26;1 Samuel 3:1;1 Samuel 3:3;1 Samuel 3:4;1 Samuel 3:6;1 Samuel 3:6;1 Samuel 3:7;1 Samuel 3:8;1 Samuel 3:9;1 Samuel 3:9;1 Samuel 3:10;1 Samuel 3:10;1 Samuel 3:10;1 Samuel 3:11;1 Samuel 3:15;1 Samuel 3:15;1 Samuel 3:16;1 Samuel 3:16;1 Samuel 3:18;1 Samuel 3:19;1 Samuel 3:20