Judges 14:5 Meaning
Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
Context Explained
3Then his father and his mother said unto him, Is there never a woman among the daughters of thy brethren, or among all my people, that thou goest to take a wife of the uncircumcised Philistines? And Samson said unto his father, Get her for me; for she pleaseth me well.
4But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.
5Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him.
6And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and he had nothing in his hand: but he told not his father or his mother what he had done.
7And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Samuel 17:34-37
Both verses depict a young man facing danger with courage, trusting in God's help.
Psalm 91:15
Both verses illustrate God's promise to be with those who face challenges.
Ephesians 6:10
Both verses encourage believers to be strong in the Lord when facing adversities.
Source: Judges 14:5