Judges 14:15 · KJV

"And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹³But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.

¹⁴And he said unto them, Out of the eater came forth meat, and out of the strong came forth sweetness. And they could not in three days expound the riddle.

¹⁵And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they said unto Samson's wife, Entice thy husband, that he may declare unto us the riddle, lest we burn thee and thy father's house with fire: have ye called us to take that we have? is it not so?

¹⁶And Samson's wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?

¹⁷And she wept before him the seven days, while their feast lasted: and it came to pass on the seventh day, that he told her, because she lay sore upon him: and she told the riddle to the children of her people.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to pressure from others?

What does it mean to stand firm in your beliefs?

When have you felt trapped between loyalty and integrity?

Life Application

integrity

Stand firm in your values, even when faced with external pressures.

relationships

Encourage open communication in relationships to navigate conflicts and pressures together.

People in This Verse

Samson's wifeOT

The unnamed wife of Samson, caught in the conflict between her husband and her people. She represents the struggles of loyalty and manipulation.

First appearance: Judges 14:1

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