Samuel

[ sam-yoo-uhl ]

noun

1. a judge and prophet of Israel. 1 Samuel 1–3; 8–15.
2. either of two books of the Bible bearing his name. : 1 Sam., 2 Sam.
3. a male given name.

Samuel

/ ˈsæmjʊəl /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet, seer, and judge, who anointed the first two kings of the Israelites (I Samuel 1–3; 8–15)
2. either of the two books named after him, I and II Samuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samuel¹

From Late Latin Samuhel, from Greek Samouḗl, from Hebrew Shĕmūʾēl “Name of El (God),” or “His name is El (God)”

Example Sentences

When the Mountain fire broke out more than two weeks ago, Samuel and Florentino witnessed the all-too familiar hazy, gray sky and the smell of smoke as they harvested strawberries in an Oxnard field.

From Los Angeles Times

The Stockport mother explained that Samuel had previously been away from school for six months because his old primary had not been able to meet his needs.

From BBC

After Portugal scored again through scrum-half Samuel Marques, Scotland hit back.

From BBC

Saying the killer had shown no remorse, a judge on Friday sentenced Samuel Woodward to life in prison without parole for murdering a gay former schoolmate in January 2018.

From Los Angeles Times

Capitol and would later be flown outside the vacation home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.

From Salon