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Judges 16:16 · KJV

"And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;"

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Passage Context

14And she fastened it with the pin, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awaked out of his sleep, and went away with the pin of the beam, and with the web.
15And she said unto him, How canst thou say, I love thee, when thine heart is not with me? thou hast mocked me these three times, and hast not told me wherein thy great strength lieth.
16And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;
17That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother's womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
18And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with pressure from others?

2

What does it mean for you to stand firm in your beliefs?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by external demands?

Life Application

mental health

Recognize the importance of setting boundaries in relationships to protect your well-being.

integrity

Commit to maintaining your integrity, even when faced with relentless pressure.

People in This Verse

DelilahOT

Delilah was a woman from the Valley of Sorek who betrayed Samson by revealing the secret of his strength to the Philistines. Her actions led to Samson's downfall.

First appearance: Judges 16:4

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

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