So the woman gave birth to a son, and named him Samson; and the child grew up and the Lord blessed him.
Parallel translations
- WEB The woman bore a son, and named him Samson. The child grew, and Yahweh blessed him.
- KJV And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.
- BSB So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
- ESV And the woman bore a son and called his name Samson. And the young man grew, and the LORD blessed him.
- NKJV So the woman bore a son and called his name Samson; and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
- NLT When her son was born, she named him Samson. And the Lord blessed him as he grew up.
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Quick answer
The woman bears a son named Samson, who grows up blessed by the Lord. God's promise is fulfilled.
Overview
The birth and naming of Samson confirm the faithfulness of God's word to this once-barren couple. The note that 'Yahweh blessed him' marks God's hand on his early life. This long-awaited son embodies God's gracious initiative to deliver Israel, even as later events will test his calling.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Luke 1:80The child was growing, and becoming strong in spirit, and was in the desert until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
- 1 Sam 3:19Samuel grew, and Yahweh was with him, and let none of his words fall to the ground.
- Heb 11:32What more shall I say? For the time would fail me if I told of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets;
- Luke 2:52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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