Samuel
Samuel
Definition
Samu·el (sam′yo̵̅o̅ əl, -yo̵ol)
noun
- a masculine name: dim. Sam, Sammy
- Bible
- a Hebrew judge and prophet
- either of the two books (1 Samuel, 2 Samuel) telling of Samuel, Saul, and David: abbrev. S, Sa, Sam, or Sm
Etymology: LL(Ec) < Gr(Ec) Samouēl < Heb shemuel, lit., name of God
Samuel
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
Samuel Quotes
The L called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I. And heranunto Eli, and said,Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again.
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