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The meanings of Hebrew names can almost tell the whole story by themselves. They show how the allegory is assembled. For example: Samson means "the light" and Jesus is "the Light of men." His father's name is Manoah which means "peace or rest" and God provided peace between Him and us through the death of His Son. Delilah means "one who is heavily burdened" and Jesus said "Come to me all you who are weary and burdened."

As you read through the various sections on Samson, you might want to use this list of meanings to help put the story together.

  Name Meaning Representation
  Samson: Sunlight Jesus
Manoah: Peace or rest God the Father
Zorah: Sting, like that of a wasp Death
Dan: To judge or to follow a straight course One of Jesus' functions
Nazerite: Separate or holy Jesus is holy
Philistine: To roll in the dust Like Satan who was to crawl
Eshtaol: Demands or requirements The Law which demands obedience
Timnah: Allotted or predetermined place The cross was predetermined
Mahaneh: Encampment Where Jesus dwelled
Ashkelon: Weighing place for determining value Judgment
Etam: Place where birds prey Place of punishment
Gaza: Fierce (enemy) The enemy of our souls - Satan
Hebron: Place of meeting Where God is met
Delilah: Oppressed or heavy burdened The broken soul
Sorak: Shame Realization of sinfulness

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Jacob is about the work of the Holy Spirit in us.

Seven Days of Creation tells about Jesus' entry into the world, His death and resurrection.

Daniel 1-6 is an excellant insight into the entire salvation process.

Jonah explains everything Jesus went through to provide our salvation.

Adam and Eve provide a perfect picture of Jesus Christ and His bride the church.

Deborah is a description of the Holy Spirit working in each one of us proclaiming Jesus --the light of men-- our salvation.

Ruth explains salvation through Jesus - our Redeemer.