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samson

proper noun

«samson» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

He was a Nazirite from birth who fought the Philistines, and his strength lay in his uncut hair and his vow to God.

Interpretation. Tradition honors him as a judge who judged Israel twenty years, though the Sages say he let desire lead him astray.

Meaning

A man's name; Samson was a judge of Israel famous for his great strength. tree →

Examples

  • And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well. (Prophets JDG.14.7, JPS 1917) tree →
  • But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had had for his friend. (Prophets JDG.14.20, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And Samson went to Gaza, and saw there a harlot, and went in unto her. (Prophets JDG.16.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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