Word Study
The meaning of “שְׁמוּאֵל”
Understanding Shᵉmûwʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H8050
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
שְׁמוּאֵל
Phoneticsehm-oo-ale'
TransliterationShᵉmûwʼêl
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Samuel, Shemuel. - § Samuel = "his name is El" - Shemuel, the name of three Israelites 1) son of Elkanah by his wife Hannah and judge or prophet of Israel during the days of Saul and David 2) son Ammihud and the prince of the tribe of Simeon who was chosen to divide the land of Canaan between the tribes. Spelled 'Shemuel' 3) son of Tola and grandson of Issachar. Spelled 'Shemuel'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
120 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
120x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution
Numbers1
1 Samuel109
1 Chronicles7
2 Chronicles1
Psalms1
Jeremiah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שְׁמוּאֵל' deepen your understanding of Numbers 34:20?