4545. Samouél

Lexicon

Samouél: Samuel

Original Word: Σαμουήλ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Samouél
Pronunciation: sah-moo-AYL
Phonetic Spelling: (sam-oo-ale')
Definition: Samuel
Meaning: Samuel, a Hebrew prophet.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Samuel.

Of Hebrew origin (Shmuw'el); Samuel (i.e. Shemuel), an Israelite -- Samuel.

see HEBREW Shmuw'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Shemuel
Definition
Samuel, a prophet and judge in Isr.
NASB Translation
Samuel (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4545: Σαμουήλ

Σαμουήλ (שֲׁמוּאֵל, for שְׁמוּעֲאֵל, i. e. 'beard of God', from שָׁמַע and אֵל; cf. 1 Samuel 1:20, 27 (see B. D. under the word )), ὁ (indeclinable; Josephus (Antiquities 5, 10, 3) Σαμουηλος, Σαμουηλου), Samuel, the son of Elkanah by his wife Anna (or Hannah), the last of the שֹׁפְטִים or judges, a distinguished prophet, and the founder of the prophetic order. He gave the Jews their first kings, Saul and David: Acts 3:24; Acts 13:20; Hebrews 11:32. (1 Samuel 1-25; cf. 1 Samuel 28; Sir. 46:13ff.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuel)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8050 שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemuel) • The Hebrew origin of the name Samuel, used throughout the Old Testament to refer to the prophet and judge.

Samuel's legacy is one of faithfulness and dedication to God's will, serving as a bridge between the era of the judges and the establishment of the monarchy in Israel. His life and ministry continue to be a source of inspiration and instruction for believers.

Usage: The name Σαμουήλ appears in the New Testament as a reference to the Old Testament prophet Samuel. It is used in contexts that recall his role and significance in Israel's history.

Context: • Historical Context: Samuel is a pivotal figure in the history of Israel, serving as the last of the judges and the first of the major prophets after Moses. He is instrumental in the transition from the period of the judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.
• Biblical Narrative: Samuel's story is primarily found in the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. He is the son of Hannah, who dedicated him to the Lord's service as a Nazirite. Samuel is known for his prophetic ministry, his role in anointing the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David, and his leadership in guiding Israel back to faithfulness to God.
• New Testament Reference: In the New Testament, Samuel is mentioned in Acts 3:24, where Peter speaks of the prophets who foretold the coming of Christ: "Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have proclaimed these days." (BSB)
• Theological Significance: Samuel is revered as a faithful servant of God, a mediator between God and the people, and a model of obedience and dedication. His life and ministry underscore the importance of listening to God's voice and the impact of godly leadership.

Forms and Transliterations

Σαμουηλ Σαμουὴλ Samouel Samouēl Samouḕl

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 3:24 N
GRK: προφῆται ἀπὸ Σαμουὴλ καὶ τῶν
NAS: have spoken, from Samuel and [his] successors onward,
KJV: from Samuel and
INT: prophets from Samuel and those

Acts 13:20 N
GRK: κριτὰς ἕως Σαμουὴλ τοῦ προφήτου
NAS: until Samuel the prophet.
KJV: years, until Samuel the prophet.
INT: judges until Samuel the prophet

Hebrews 11:32 N
GRK: τε καὶ Σαμουὴλ καὶ τῶν
NAS: of David and Samuel and the prophets,
KJV: and Samuel, and
INT: also and Samuel and of the

Strong's Greek 4545
3 Occurrences

Σαμουὴλ — 3 Occ.