Judges 16:11

And 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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Other Translations for Judges 16:11

BSB
He replied, "If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become as weak as any other man."
AKJV
And he said to her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
CPDV
And he answered her, "If I will be bound with new cords, which have never been used, I will be weak and like other men."
ERV
And he said unto her, If they only bind me with new ropes wherewith no work hath been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man.
NHEB
He said to her, "If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."
SMT
And he will say to her, If binding, they shall bind me with new cords which work was not done with them, and I was weak and was as another man.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 16:11

AndhesaidH559VerbuntoherIftheybindH631VerbmefastH631VerbwithnewH2319AdjectiveropesH5688NounthatneverwereoccupiedH6213VerbthenshallIbeweakH2470VerbandbeasanotherH259AdjectivemanH120Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 16:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 16:11
Summary
Samson falsely claims new ropes would weaken him
Place
Delilah's chamber
Event
Samson provides false explanation
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative