The fascinating meaning of Biblical names
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The Meaning of Isaac Unveiled
In the book of Genesis, we read that Isaac’s name comes from the root ZHK (צחק) meaning “to laugh or play”. He is given the name Yitzhak (יצחק) because his mother “laughed” (tizhak) when angels of the Lord promised that she would bear a son at the age of ninety (Gen. 18:12). And this is just a taste of the hidden Hebrew meanings behind Biblical names.
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There is more to Samson and Delilah
Centuries later, we encounter the famous love story of Samson and Delilah. This is a classic case of opposites attract. The name Delilah (דלילה) comes from the root D.L.L (דלל) meaning “weak”. It is fitting that Samson, the most powerful man in Israel, fell in love with such a delicate woman. Delilah’s name is also a pun on the Hebrew word for “night” (lilah), forming the perfect counterpart to Samson (Shimson שמשון), which comes from the word for “sun” (shemesh).
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Learn to reveal the real meaning of Scripture for yourself
From Adam to Zebulon, the Bible is full of fascinating individuals whose Hebrew names preserve hidden truths about their lives. In the Biblical tradition, a name is more than a label; it has the power to shape a person’s destiny. Only when you can read the Bible in Hebrew, do you become aware of this hidden aspect of Scripture. Now is the time to return to the authentic Hebrew foundations of your favorite Bible stories. Enroll in our live online Biblical Hebrew course today!
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