Samson
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- proper noun
- /ˈsæm.sən/
- Literature
- First, what we cannot help noticing in the story of Samson and the Philistines is that there are no innocent Philistines.
- the story of Samson
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Watch on YouTubeOK, I can try take the story of Samson and Delilah.
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- The Bible said this the third time that Samson is playing in Delilah's bed.
- They're more concerned about the fact that he just burned up their livelihood and it turns into all out war between Samson and the Philistines.
- I mean, besides Samson, that's my favorite obsession story, of course.
- He doesn't see that with like Samson, you know, or people like that being being examples like that.
Examples
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Many people admire the tale of Samson and his struggle against the Philistines told in biblical texts.
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OK, I can try take the story of Samson and Delilah.
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Besides, Samson sacrificed his own life in order to carry out the justice of God.
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The biblical propaganda makes Samson out to be the hero who was responsible for "liberating" his people from their oppressors.
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But the Bible does not deny that Samson was a brute whose superhuman strength was criminally out of control.
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In the Bible, Samson is known for his incredible strength and his tragic betrayal by Delilah.
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The story of Samson showcases how his strength was linked to his long hair, which was cut by his lover.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Samson comes from the Hebrew name Shimshon, from shemesh meaning 'sun'. The biblical Samson was famous for great strength but was betrayed by Delilah and lost his power, so his name now makes us think of a very strong person or of strength broken by betrayal.