Judges 16:11 - 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.”
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What does "Judges 16:11" mean?
This verse is part of the story of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16. In this verse, Samson is lying to Delilah about the source of his strength. He's testing her, but also possibly tempting fate or being careless. Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
Context: Delilah is being bribed by the Philistines to find out the secret of Samson's superhuman strength so they can capture him. She repeatedly pesters him to reveal it.
"He said to her, 'If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done...'": This is Samson's second false explanation for how he could be weakened. He claims that if he's bound with new ropes that haven't been used before, his strength will leave him.
"...then shall I become weak, and be as another man.'": He claims he will lose his extraordinary strength and become just like any other ordinary man. This is a deliberate deception, as his actual strength comes from his uncut hair, as a sign of his Nazirite vow to God.
Therefore, the verse means:
Samson is intentionally misleading Delilah. He's giving her a false condition that he claims will weaken him. He is not telling the truth about the real source of his power.
Delilah, in her treachery, is using this information to test Samson and report back to the Philistines.
The verse highlights Samson's flawed character. He is arrogant and doesn't seem to fully understand the source of his power or the importance of keeping his vow to God. He is playing a dangerous game with Delilah.
It's important to remember this is a step in a process. He is giving her hints that are incorrect, but each hint brings her closer to the truth that ultimately leads to his downfall. This is another trial that Samson is supposed to pass. Each time he gives Delilah an excuse that turns out to be false, it is a test of his loyalty to God. This false attempt to reveal his secret is another failure for Samson, and he is closer to falling for Delilah's trap.
Judges 16:11 - 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.”
What does "Judges 16:11" mean?
This verse is part of the story of Samson and Delilah in Judges 16. In this verse, Samson is lying to Delilah about the source of his strength. He's testing her, but also possibly tempting fate or being careless. Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
Context: Delilah is being bribed by the Philistines to find out the secret of Samson's superhuman strength so they can capture him. She repeatedly pesters him to reveal it.
"He said to her, 'If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done...'": This is Samson's second false explanation for how he could be weakened. He claims that if he's bound with new ropes that haven't been used before, his strength will leave him.
"...then shall I become weak, and be as another man.'": He claims he will lose his extraordinary strength and become just like any other ordinary man. This is a deliberate deception, as his actual strength comes from his uncut hair, as a sign of his Nazirite vow to God.
Therefore, the verse means:
Samson is intentionally misleading Delilah. He's giving her a false condition that he claims will weaken him. He is not telling the truth about the real source of his power.
Delilah, in her treachery, is using this information to test Samson and report back to the Philistines.
The verse highlights Samson's flawed character. He is arrogant and doesn't seem to fully understand the source of his power or the importance of keeping his vow to God. He is playing a dangerous game with Delilah.
It's important to remember this is a step in a process. He is giving her hints that are incorrect, but each hint brings her closer to the truth that ultimately leads to his downfall. This is another trial that Samson is supposed to pass. Each time he gives Delilah an excuse that turns out to be false, it is a test of his loyalty to God. This false attempt to reveal his secret is another failure for Samson, and he is closer to falling for Delilah's trap.