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Judges 16:5 · KJV

"And 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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Passage Context

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.
6And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
7And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to pressure from others?

2

What does loyalty mean to you in relationships?

3

When have you felt torn between love and external expectations?

Life Application

loyalty

Consider the importance of loyalty in your relationships. Strive to be true to those you care about while also maintaining your integrity.

pressure

Recognize when you are being pressured to compromise your values. Stand firm in your beliefs, even when it's difficult.

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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