Judges 16:7

And 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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 16:7

BSB

Samson told her, "If they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I will become as weak as any other man."

AKJV

And Samson said to her, If they bind me with seven green thongs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

CPDV

And Samson answered her, "If I will be bound with seven cords, made of sinews not yet dry, but still damp, I will be weak like other men."

ERV

And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withes that were never dried, then shall I become weak, and be as another man.

NHEB

Samson said to her, "If they bind me with seven green cords that were never dried, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."

SMT

And Samson will say to her, If they shall bind me with seven moist cords that were not dried, and I was weak and shall be as another man.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 16:7

AndSamsonH8123Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoherIftheybindH631VerbmewithsevenH7651Noun greenH3892Adjective withsH3499Noun MasculinethatwereneverdriedH2717VerbthenshallIbeweakH2470VerbandbeasanotherH259Adjective manH120Noun Masculine

Commentary for Judges 16:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Judges 16:7

Summary

Samson gives false information about his strength

Place

Valley of Sorek

Event

Samson deceives Delilah

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC