Judges 16:7

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ሲምሶን ድማ፡ ብሾብዓተ ሓድሽ ዘይነቐጸ ምራን እንተ ኣሰሩኒ እደክም፡ ከም ማንም ሰብ ከአ እኸውን በላ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Samson is speaking to Delilah, telling her that he will only be weak if they bind him with seven fresh, green ropes. This implies that Samson knows his strength is tied to something more than just physical restraints.

Explained for Children

Imagine Samson is like a superhero who can't be tied up with normal ropes. He tells Delilah that only if he's tied with special, fresh green ropes will he lose his superpowers and be like an ordinary person.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was likely compiled by multiple authors and covers the period of the Judges in Israel, from approximately 1370 to 1070 BC. It was written to show how Israel's faithfulness to God affected their prosperity and safety.

Living It Out Today

Just like Samson had a secret strength that was tied to his hair, many of us have hidden sources of strength that others might not know about. It's important to be careful who we reveal our weaknesses to.

Topics

• strength
• trust
• deception
• human weakness
• spiritual warfare
• sacrifice

Related Verses

• Judges 13:5
• Judges 16:17
• Matthew 10:19
• 1 Corinthians 1:25
• Ephesians 6:10

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for Samson to be bound with green withes?

Binding Samson with green withes symbolizes a unique condition under which he would lose his supernatural strength, indicating the specificity and complexity of his relationship with his divine power.

Why does Samson tell Delilah this?

Samson likely tells Delilah this to deceive her, thinking she wouldn't know about the true source of his strength, which was his long hair, tied to his Nazirite vow.

How does this verse relate to Samson's overall story?

This verse highlights Samson's attempts to keep his strength a secret, which ultimately leads to his downfall when Delilah learns the truth about his hair.

What can we learn about trust from this verse?

This verse teaches us the importance of being cautious about who we trust with our deepest secrets and vulnerabilities, as sharing too much can lead to exploitation.