Sacred Names Journal

Fragrance name & inspiration

שִׁמְשׁוֹן

Samson

Sun-associated strength

Language & etymology

What the name means.

Shimshon is generally connected with shemesh, “sun.” Consecrated strength is a devotional theme, not a literal translation. Samson is a biblical person, not a divine name.

Gematria

The numeric value.

696

Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Shin 300 + Vav 6 + Nun 50 = 696

Numeric value is a traditional interpretive practice; it is not the word’s etymology and does not establish doctrine.

Paleo-Hebrew character

A devotional reflection.

These ancient Hebrew-script forms accompany a devotional meditation, not a historical translation or proof of etymology. Letter-picture associations are interpretive and do not establish doctrine.

𐤔

Shin

consuming

𐤌

Mem

water

𐤔

Shin

consuming

𐤅

Vav

joining

𐤍

Nun

continuing life

Promise & devotional meaning

What it reveals.

Gifts are entrusted by God, not proof of human invulnerability.

Supporting Scripture

Written in the Word.

“The child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb.”

Judges 13:5

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