Strong’s H8123

שִׁמְשׁון

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shimshown

Pronunciation

shim-SHONE

Definition

Samson

Meaning

Shimshon

Usage

The name "Shimshon" is traditionally understood to mean "like the sun" or "sunlight." In the biblical narrative, Samson is a judge of Israel known for his extraordinary physical strength, which he derives from his Nazirite vow to God. His account is primarily a tale of divine empowerment, human weakness, and redemption.

Bible references

Judges 13:24;Judges 14:1;Judges 14:3;Judges 14:5;Judges 14:7;Judges 14:10;Judges 14:12;Judges 14:15;Judges 14:16;Judges 14:20;Judges 15:1;Judges 15:3;Judges 15:4;Judges 15:6;Judges 15:7;Judges 15:10;Judges 15:11;Judges 15:12;Judges 15:16;Judges 16:1;Judges 16:2;Judges 16:3;Judges 16:6;Judges 16:7;Judges 16:9