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. Abbreviations: 1 Sam., 2 Sam.

  1. a male given name.

Origin of Samuel

1
From Late Latin Samuhel, from Greek Samouḗl, from Hebrew Shĕmūʾēl “Name of El (God),” or “His name is El (God)”

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Samuel

/ (ˈsæmjʊəl) /


nounOld Testament
  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

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