Judges 16:26

And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.

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Other Translations for Judges 16:26

BSB
Samson said to the servant who held his hand, "Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them."
AKJV
And Samson said to the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house stands, that I may lean on them.
CPDV
And he said to the boy who was guiding his steps, "Permit me to touch the pillars, which support the entire house, and to lean against them, so that I may rest a little."
ERV
and Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house resteth, that I may lean upon them.
NHEB
and Samson said to the boy who held him by the hand, "Allow me to feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean on them." And the boy did so.
SMT
And Samson will say to the boy holding him by his hand, Permit me and I shall feel the pillars which the house stood upon them, and I will lean upon them.

Commentary for Judges 16:26

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Overview of Judges 16:26
Summary
Blind Samson requests assistance to feel the supporting pillars
Place
Philistine temple
Event
Samson touches supporting pillars
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative