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Judges 15:14 · KJV

"And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands."

King James Version

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Passage Context

12And they said unto him, We are come down to bind thee, that we may deliver thee into the hand of the Philistines. And Samson said unto them, Swear unto me, that ye will not fall upon me yourselves.
13And they spake unto him, saying, No; but we will bind thee fast, and deliver thee into their hand: but surely we will not kill thee. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him up from the rock.
14And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.
15And he found a new jawbone of an ass, and put forth his hand, and took it, and slew a thousand men therewith.
16And Samson said, With the jawbone of an ass, heaps upon heaps, with the jaw of an ass have I slain a thousand men.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize moments of divine strength in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to feel empowered by your faith?

3

When have you experienced a sudden change in your circumstances?

Life Application

faith

Trust that you can draw strength from your faith in challenging times.

courage

Consider how you can act courageously in the face of opposition.

People in This Verse

SamsonOT

A judge of Israel known for his immense strength and tragic flaws. He was dedicated to God from birth and often struggled with personal desires over divine calling.

First appearance: Judges 13:5

Places in This Verse

Lehi

A site of conflict between Samson and the Philistines, significant for its role in Israel's history.

Connection to Jesus

divine attribute

The Spirit of the Lord empowering Samson reflects the divine strength that Jesus embodies as the Son of God.

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