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Judges 15:19 Β· KJV

"But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof En-hakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day."

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking, that he cast away the jawbone out of his hand, and called that place Ramath-lehi.
18And he was sore athirst, and called on the LORD, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?
19But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof En-hakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.
20And he judged Israel in the days of the Philistines twenty years.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize God's provision in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to be revived after a struggle?

3

When have you felt God meet your needs in unexpected ways?

Life Application

gratitude

Practice gratitude by acknowledging the ways God has provided for you.

faith

Trust that God can revive your spirit in times of weariness.

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

En-hakkore

A site named by Samson after experiencing God's provision of water, symbolizing revival and sustenance.

Lehi

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

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The act of God providing water from the jawbone symbolizes the life-giving sustenance that Jesus offers to those who are spiritually thirsty.

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