Judges 16:8

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Judges 16:8

BSB

So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him up with them.

AKJV

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green thongs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

CPDV

And the princes of the Philistines brought to her seven cords, such as he had described. And she bound him with these.

ERV

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withes which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

NHEB

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

SMT

And the princess of Philisteim will bring up to her seven moist cords which were not dried, and she will bind him with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 16:8

ThenthelordsH5633Noun MasculineofthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivebroughtupH5927VerbtohersevenH7651Noun greenH3892Adjective withsH3499Noun MasculinewhichhadnotbeendriedH2717VerbandsheboundH631Verbhimwiththem

Commentary for Judges 16:8

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

Overview of Judges 16:8

Summary

Philistine lords provide flexible restraints to Delilah

Place

Philistine territory

Event

Delilah receives binding materials

Estimated Time Period

c. 1100 BC