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Judges 16:3 · KJV

"And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her.
2And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him.
3And Samson lay till midnight, and arose at midnight, and took the doors of the gate of the city, and the two posts, and went away with them, bar and all, and put them upon his shoulders, and carried them up to the top of an hill that is before Hebron.
4And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah.
5And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to break free from constraints?

2

How do you recognize and utilize your strengths?

3

When have you felt empowered to overcome a challenge?

Life Application

strength

Identify your unique strengths and how you can use them to overcome obstacles in your life.

resilience

Reflect on past challenges and how you overcame them. Use those experiences to build confidence in facing future difficulties.

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

Hebron(Hebron, West Bank today)

An ancient city with significant historical and religious importance, Hebron was a key location in the land of Canaan.

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