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Judges 16:9 Β· KJV

"Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
8Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
9Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.
10And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.
11And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean to you when trust is broken?

2

How do you discern true intentions in relationships?

3

When have you had to confront betrayal in your life?

Life Application

trust

Evaluate the trust levels in your relationships and seek to build them.

courage

Consider how you can stand firm in your convictions despite 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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