Judges 13:24
Judges 13:24 in Multiple Translations
So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
¶ And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and Jehovah blessed him.
So the woman gave birth to a son, and gave him the name Samson; and he became a man and the blessing of the Lord was on him.
She gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew up, and the Lord blessed him.
And the wife bare a sonne, and called his name Samson: and the childe grewe, and the Lord blessed him.
And the woman beareth a son, and calleth his name Samson, and the youth groweth, and Jehovah doth bless him,
The woman bore a son and named him Samson. The child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
And the woman bore a son, and called his name Samson. And the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
And she bore a son, and called his name Samson. And the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
When their son was born, they named him Samson. Yahweh blessed him as he grew up.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 13:24
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Judges 13:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/תֵּ֤לֶד
הָֽ/אִשָּׁה֙
בֵּ֔ן
וַ/תִּקְרָ֥א
אֶת
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
שִׁמְשׁ֑וֹן
וַ/יִּגְדַּ֣ל
הַ/נַּ֔עַר
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֖/הוּ
יְהוָֽה
וַ/תֵּ֤לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָֽ/אִשָּׁה֙
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Art | N-fs
בֵּ֔ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
וַ/תִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
שִׁמְשׁ֑וֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
Samson
N-proper
וַ/יִּגְדַּ֣ל
gâdal
H1431
to magnify
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/נַּ֔עַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
Art | N-ms
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֖/הוּ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 13:24
וַ/תֵּ֤לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
הָֽ/אִשָּׁה֙
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Art | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
בֵּ֔ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וַ/תִּקְרָ֥א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שְׁמ֖/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
שִׁמְשׁ֑וֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
"Samson"
N-proper
Samson, meaning like the sun, was a Danite and a judge of Israel for 20 years. He was a Nazarite for life, and his story is first mentioned in Judges 13:24, where he is described as the son of Manoah.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.13.24; son of: Manoah (H4495); married to Delilah (H1807) Also named: Sampsōn (Σαμψών "Samson" G4546) § Samson = "like the sun" a Danite, son of Manoah, a Nazarite for life, and a judge of Israel for 20 years
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Samson. See also: Judges 13:24; Judges 15:16; Judges 16:30.
וַ/יִּגְדַּ֣ל
gâdal
H1431
"to magnify"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To make something or someone great, important, or powerful. This Hebrew word means to magnify or grow, and is used in the Bible to describe God's power and greatness. The KJV translates it as 'magnify' or 'great'.
Definition: 1) to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to grow up 1a2) to become great 1a3) to be magnified 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to cause to grow 1b2) to make great, powerful 1b3) to magnify 1c) (Pual) to be brought up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to make great 1d2) to magnify 1d3) to do great things 1e) (Hithpael) to magnify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 112 OT verses. KJV: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower. See also: Genesis 12:2; Psalms 35:27; Psalms 18:51.
הַ/נַּ֔עַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
Art | N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
וַֽ/יְבָרְכֵ֖/הוּ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Judges 13:24
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- Judges 13:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 13:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 13:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 13:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 13:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 13:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 13:24
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 13:24
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 13:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 13:24
- Sermons on Judges 13:24
Context — The Birth of Samson
22“We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!”
23But his wife replied, “If the LORD had intended to kill us, He would not have accepted the burnt offering and the grain offering from our hands, nor would He have shown us all these things or spoken to us this way.”
24So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
25And the Spirit of the LORD began to stir him at Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:80 | And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 3:19 | And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground. |
| 3 | Hebrews 11:32 | And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, |
| 4 | Luke 2:52 | And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. |
Judges 13:24 Summary
[Judges 13:24 tells us that Samson's mother gave birth to a son and named him Samson, and the LORD blessed him as he grew. This means that God was actively involved in Samson's life from the beginning, and He had big plans for him. Just like Samson, we can trust that God is blessing us and has a purpose for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11). As we grow and mature in our faith, we can expect God to bless us and use us for His glory, just as He did with Samson.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the name 'Samson' in Judges 13:24?
The name 'Samson' means 'like the sun' or 'strong,' which is fitting given the boy's future role as a judge and deliverer of Israel, as seen in his life and ministry (Judges 13:5, Judges 14:5-6).
How did the LORD bless Samson as he grew?
The Bible doesn't give specific details on how the LORD blessed Samson in Judges 13:24, but it's likely that God blessed him with physical strength, courage, and wisdom, as seen in his later life (Judges 14:6, Judges 15:14-15).
What can we learn from the fact that the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson?
This verse shows that the woman trusted God's promise and was obedient to His instructions, as seen in Judges 13:3-5, and we can learn from her example of faith and trust in God's plans (Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28).
How does the blessing of the LORD on Samson relate to our own lives?
The blessing of the LORD on Samson reminds us that God is actively involved in our lives, and He desires to bless and use us for His purposes, just as He did with Samson (Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 138:8).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has blessed me, and how can I use those blessings to serve Him?
- How can I, like Samson's mother, trust God's promises and be obedient to His instructions in my life?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust God's blessing and provision, and how can I surrender those areas to Him?
- How can I, like the LORD, be a blessing to those around me, and what are some practical ways I can show God's love to others?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 13:24
And the woman bare a son, and called name Samson,.... After these appearances were over, Manoah and his wife returned to their habitation, and she soon became pregnant, and at the usual course of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 13:24
And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. The woman bare a son, and called his name Samson.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 13:24
i.e. Endowed him with all those graces and gifts of mind and body which were necessary for the work he was designed for.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 13:24
Judges 13:24 And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.Ver. 24. And called his name Samson.] That is, Solilus, a little sun, a type of Christ "the Sun of Righteousness." Josephus expoundeth it, Robustus, strong; because as the sun in his strength is irresistible, so was Samson. And the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.] With a heroic spirit, and extraordinary strength of body, far above that which the poets feign of their Hercules, with his twelve incredible labours.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 13:24
(24) Samson.—Josephus renders the word “strong” (ἰσχυρός), deriving it from a root (shameem), and perhaps not unwilling to suggest an analogy between Samson and the Greek Hercules. St. Jerome, rendering it “strength of the sun,” derives it from shemesh, “sun,” and on, “strength.” It is more probable that it means “sunny.” In Ezra 4:8 we have the name Shimshai, perhaps from the same root. The connection of “the sun” with strength was very natural (Judges 5:31; Psalms 19:5-6). The Rabbis say that he was “named after the name of God, who is called sun and shield of Israel” (Psalms 84:12). The mother gave the name in this instance. (Comp. Genesis 29:32-35; Genesis 35:18; Luke 1:60.) Ewald refers it to an Egyptian root, and makes it mean “servant of God,” in reference to his being a Nazarite. The child grew, and the Lord blessed him.—God has many different kinds of blessings, and those here alluded to appear to be the gifts of health, strength, courage, &c. These blessings by no means place Samson on a level with Samuel (1 Samuel 2:21-26; 1 Samuel 3:19) or John the Baptist (Luke 2:80).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 13:24
Verse 24. And called his name Samson] The original שמשון shimshon, which is from the root שמש shamash, to serve, (whence shemesh, the sun,) probably means either a little sun, or a little servant; and this latter is so likely a name to be imposed on an only son, by maternal fondness, that it leaves but little doubt of the propriety of the etymology. And the Lord blessed him.] Gave evident proofs that the child was under the peculiar protection of the Most High; causing him to increase daily in stature and extraordinary strength.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 13:24
24. Samson] The form implies that the word is either an adjective or a diminutive, ‘solar’ or ‘little sun,’ from shemesh = ‘sun.’ The Engl. Samson, based on the Gk. Σαμψών, is nearer the original pronunciation than the Shimshτn of the M.T. In Babylonian Shamshβnu has recently been found as a proper name (Hilprecht-Clay, Bab. Exp. ix. 27. 70), and in Egyptian Shamshβn occurs as the name of a town in S.W. Palestine on the list of places captured by Ramses II (b.c. 1292–1225). It cannot be without significance that less than 2 m. from Ṣ ?ar‘a, just across the valley, lies ‘Ain Shems, which preserves the name of the ancient Beth-shemesh (= ‘temple of the sun) or Ir-shemesh (= ‘city of the sun’), 1 Samuel 6:9 ff., Joshua 15:10; Joshua 19:41 etc. No doubt the worship of the sun prevailed at one time in the neighbourhood of Samson’s traditional home; and such indications as these seem to imply that sun-worship was familiar to the Israelites of the district, if not actually practised by them, until the religion of Jehovah gained supremacy. grew … blessed him] Cf. 1 Samuel 2:26; 1 Samuel 3:19; St Luke 1:80; Luke 2:52.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 13:24
Samson - The etymology is doubtful. Perhaps it comes from a word signifying “to minister,” in allusion to his Nazaritic consecration to the service of God.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 13:24
24. Samson — The name signifies, according to Josephus, one that is strong.
Sermons on Judges 13:24
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Luke - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fifth chapter of the Bible, specifically verses 4 and 16. The sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting for God's guidance before taki |
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Divine Visitation by Emanuel Esh | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging the deceitfulness of engaging in questionable activities with computers and movies. They express their desire for a deeper revel |
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John, the Ascetic by Marcus Dods | Marcus Dods preaches about John the Baptist's radical decision to leave behind a life of comfort and privilege to live a solitary, ascetic life in the wilderness, in order to focus |
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Second Theory -- Entire Sanctification, or Holiness, Is Obtained by Growth in Grace by B.A. Cundiff | B.A. Cundiff preaches on the importance of growth in grace and sanctification, drawing parallels from the lives of John the Baptist and Jesus as examples of unhindered growth due t |
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The Shadow of the Almighty by Newman Hall | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'krataioo,' emphasizing the passive voice indicating that inner strength comes from God's Spirit, not from man himself. The term refer |
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Our Spirits by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the glorification of the redeemed bodies by our Lord Jesus Christ in the twinkling of an eye upon His return, emphasizing the care God provides for our spi |
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(1 Corinthians) ch.1:25-2:16 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not relying on human wisdom or cleverness when preaching the word of God. He highlights the need to speak about the things |