A name from Scripture
Samson
SAM-sun
Meaning
Sun; Sunshine; Distinguished
Hebrew (Shimshon) origin · Boy · First in Judges
What it points to
Samson's name — 'sun' — speaks of brilliance that can either illuminate or burn. His life teaches that extraordinary gifts require disciplined stewardship, and that God's redemptive grace extends even to the final hour.
Verses · King James Version
“For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the Philistines.”
Judges 13:5
“And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God.”
Judges 16:28