Judges 16:6

And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Judges 16:6

BSB
So Delilah said to Samson, "Please tell me the source of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued."
AKJV
And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray you, wherein your great strength lies, and with which you might be bound to afflict you.
CPDV
Therefore, Delilah said to Samson, "Tell me, I beg you, wherein lies your very great strength, and with what might you be bound, so that you could not break free?"
ERV
And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.
NHEB
Delilah said to Samson, "Please tell me where your great strength lies, and how you can be bound and subdued."
SMT
And Delilah will say to Samson, Announce now to me in what is thy great strength, and in what thou shalt be bound to humble thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 16:6

AndDelilahH1807Proper Name FemininesaidH559VerbtoSamsonH8123Proper Name MasculineTellH5046VerbmeIpraytheewhereinthygreatH1419strengthH3581Noun MasculineliethandwherewiththoumightestbeboundH631VerbtoafflictH6031Verbthee

Commentary for Judges 16:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 16:6
Summary
Delilah requests Samson reveal source of strength
Place
Valley of Sorek
Event
Delilah questions Samson
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Narrative