Judges 16:7-9

The Voice

Samson: ⁷If you were to bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not dried yet, I would be weak and no different from any other man.

It seems as though Samson is toying with Delilah in his answer.

⁸The Philistine rulers brought Delilah seven fresh bowstrings. As Samson slept, she bound him with them. ⁹When the warriors had taken their places in the inner chamber, Delilah called out to him.

Delilah: Wake up, Samson! The Philistines are attacking!

But he snapped the bowstrings the way a thread snaps when it is touched by a flame and fended off the attackers. So the secret of his strength remained hidden.

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