Bible Strands
Judges 13:24
So the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson. The boy grew, and the LORD blessed him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records the birth of a son to Manoah’s wife following the angel’s visitation and Manoah’s intercession. The account takes place at Mahaneh-dan, immediately after the mother affirms that God’s protection is evident in their survival.
The words — וַ/תֵּ֤לֶד (va./Te.led) translates literally as “and she bore,” marking the fulfillment of the promised delivery. וַ/יִּגְדַּ֣ל (va/i.yig.Dal) means “and he grew up,” describing the child’s physical development.
The thread — The text notes that the boy grew and the LORD blessed him, a pattern repeated in Luke 1:80 where John grows strong in spirit and 1 Samuel 3:19 where Samuel grows while the LORD remains with him. Hebrews 11:32 later lists Samson among those who acted through the Spirit.
Why it lands — The passage states plainly that the child matured under divine blessing, establishing God’s active role in the promise’s fulfillment. It requires the reader to acknowledge that human development and specific outcomes depend on sustained divine favor.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.
Cross-references
- Luke 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the time of his public appearance to Israel.
- 1 Samuel 3:19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and He let none of Samuel’s words fall to the ground.
- Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,
- Luke 2:52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.