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

Samuel completed his first computer program to play that game within a few years.

From Science News For Students

With a quarterback who can be a solid one-year bridge to the franchise’s next, as well as ascending players in Samuel and Jackson who are upgrades at premium positions, Washington already is better three days into free agency than it was last week.

From Washington Post

Samuel was always the perfect fit, having already played for Rivera and offensive coordinator Scott Turner in Carolina.

From Washington Post

Samuel, 24, is familiar with many in Washington’s organization.

From Washington Post

The addition of Samuel puts Turner one step closer to his goal of having five versatile skill players on the field at once.

From Washington Post

The house decays around Amelia and Samuel, their world narrows and becomes mad, undealable with.

From The Daily Beast

Samuel is not weapons-obsessed because he is the kind of young boy who gravitates to wars and fighting.

From The Daily Beast

Wiseman as Samuel is alternately Devil-child and a cute young kid.

From The Daily Beast

He died in a car crash on the way to the hospital where she gave birth to her son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman).

From The Daily Beast

Amelia must do this every day in loving Samuel—who often appears as a reminder of the irreparable past and death of Oskar.

From The Daily Beast

We might live very comfortably together now, Mr. Samuel, eh?

From Project Gutenberg

Samuel Squire, bishop of St. David's died; a poetical, historical and antiquarian writer of note.

From Project Gutenberg

There was another personality that loomed large, in those years, on the Midland—Samuel Swarbrick, the accountant.

From Project Gutenberg

Here Mr. Samuel Weller, who had silently eaten his oysters with tranquil smiles, cried “Hear!”

From Project Gutenberg

Samuel Clarke, a famous English divine, died; celebrated also for his writings on mathematics, &c.

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