Samuel: Meaning and Definition of
Sam•u•el
Pronunciation: (sam'y-ul), [key]
— n.
- a judge and prophet of Israel. I Sam. 1–3; 8–15.
- either of two books of the Bible bearing his name. Abbr.: I Sam., II Sam.
- a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “name of God.”
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