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and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then he went down and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he went down and talked to the woman; and she looked pleasing to Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he went down and talked to the woman; and she looked good to Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he went down and talked to the woman; and she looked good to Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he went down and spoke to the woman; and she was right in the eyes of Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So he went down and talked with the woman; and she looked pleasing to Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he went and spoke to the woman, because she seemed right to Samson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he went and spoke to the woman, because Samson wanted her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he went down, and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When they got to Timnah, Samson talked to the woman, and he was sure that she was the one for him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he went to talk to the young woman. She was the one he wanted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then he went and talked to the young woman, and he liked her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he went down and talked to the woman, and she looked fine to Samson. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Samson continued on his way down and spoke to the woman, because she was pleasing to his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Samson continued on down to Timnah and spoke to the girl. In his opinion, she was just the right one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He went down and talked with the woman, and she was right in Samson's eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He went down and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he goes down and speaks to the woman, and she is right in the eyes of Samson;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he goeth down and speaketh to the woman, and she is right in the eyes of Samson;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will go down and speak to the woman, and she will be right in the eyes of Samson.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he went down and spoke to the woman that had pleased his eyes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he went down and spoke to the woman who had pleased his eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />he went down and spoke to the woman. He liked her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he went down and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they went down and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/14.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they went down and they spoke with the woman and she was pleasing in the eyes of Samson<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/14.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/14.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they went down and spoke to the woman, and she was pleasing in the eyes of Sampson.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/14-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=4275" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/14.htm">Samson's Marriage</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">Then Samson continued on his way down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: way·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: lā·’iš·šāh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">to the woman,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8123.htm" title="8123: šim·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A deliverer of Isr. From shemesh; sunlight; Shimshon, an Israelite.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/3474.htm" title="3474: wat·tî·šar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be smooth, straight, or right. A primitive root; to be straight or even; figuratively, to be right, pleasant, prosperous.">she was pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: bə·‘ê·nê (Prep-b:: N-cdc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">to his eyes.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-2.htm">Genesis 6:2</a></span><br />the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-3.htm">Deuteronomy 7:3-4</a></span><br />Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-12.htm">Joshua 23:12-13</a></span><br />For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">1 Kings 11:1-2</a></span><br />King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Nehemiah 13:25-27</a></span><br />I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-3.htm">Proverbs 5:3-5</a></span><br />Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, / in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword. / Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-25.htm">Proverbs 6:25</a></span><br />Do not lust in your heart for her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-3.htm">Proverbs 31:3</a></span><br />Do not spend your strength on women or your vigor on those who ruin kings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/7-39.htm">1 Corinthians 7:39</a></span><br />A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-15</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a></span><br />Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">1 Peter 3:7</a></span><br />Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-28</a></span><br />Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-19.htm">Colossians 3:19</a></span><br />Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/4-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:3-5</a></span><br />For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality; / each of you must know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, / not in lustful passion like the Gentiles who do not know God;</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/13-1.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Liked</a> <a href="/judges/13-23.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/judges/12-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/judges/14-5.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/11-11.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/judges/11-40.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/judges/13-11.htm">Talked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">Liked</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/judges/15-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/judges/14-10.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-10.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-3.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-25.htm">Talked</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Samson desires a wife of the Philistines.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-6.htm">In his journey he kills a lion</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-8.htm">In a second journey he finds honey in the carcass</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-10.htm">Samson's marriage feast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-12.htm">His riddle by his wife is made known</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-19.htm">He strikes down thirty Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/14-20.htm">His wife is married to another.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Samson's journey to Timnah, a Philistine territory, represents a departure from his Nazirite vow and the covenantal expectations of Israel. The geographical movement "down" can be seen as a metaphor for his moral and spiritual decline. This journey is part of a larger narrative where Israel is under Philistine oppression, and Samson's actions are pivotal in God's plan to deliver Israel, despite his personal failings.<p><b>and spoke to the woman</b><br>Samson's interaction with the Philistine woman marks a significant moment in his life. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, marrying outside the Israelite community was discouraged, as it often led to idolatry and assimilation into pagan practices. This encounter foreshadows the conflict between Samson's personal desires and his divine calling. The act of speaking to her suggests a level of engagement and interest that goes beyond mere attraction, indicating the beginning of a relationship that will have significant consequences.<p><b>because she was pleasing to his eyes</b><br>This phrase highlights Samson's impulsive nature and tendency to be led by his senses rather than spiritual discernment. The emphasis on physical attraction underscores a recurring theme in Samson's life: his susceptibility to temptation and his failure to adhere to the spiritual discipline expected of a Nazirite. This mirrors the broader biblical narrative where the Israelites often succumb to the allure of foreign gods and cultures, leading to their downfall. Samson's focus on what is "pleasing to his eyes" contrasts with the biblical call to live by faith and obedience to God's commands, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a></b><br>A judge of Israel known for his supernatural strength, given by God, and his Nazirite vow. He is a central figure in this passage, demonstrating a moment of personal choice and desire.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_woman.htm">The Woman</a></b><br>A Philistine woman from Timnah whom Samson desires to marry. She represents a significant turning point in Samson's life, as his attraction to her leads to a series of events that fulfill God's purposes, albeit through Samson's personal failings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/timnah.htm">Timnah</a></b><br>A Philistine town where the woman lived. It is significant as a place of interaction between the Israelites and their Philistine oppressors, highlighting the tension and cultural differences.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The ruling oppressors of Israel during Samson's time. Their interactions with Samson are pivotal in the account of Judges, showcasing the ongoing conflict between the Israelites and the Philistines.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nazirite_vow.htm">Nazirite Vow</a></b><br>A vow taken by Samson, which included abstaining from wine, not cutting his hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. This vow is central to his identity and the source of his strength, though he often struggles to uphold it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_unequal_yoking.htm">The Danger of Unequal Yoking</a></b><br>Samson's desire for a Philistine woman serves as a cautionary tale about forming close relationships with those who do not share the same faith and values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_amidst_human_weakness.htm">God's Sovereignty Amidst Human Weakness</a></b><br>Despite Samson's personal failings, God uses his actions to fulfill divine purposes, reminding us that God's plans can prevail even through our weaknesses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Samson's life illustrates the consequences of straying from God's commands and the importance of adhering to one's commitments, such as the Nazirite vow.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Samson's attraction to the Philistine woman highlights the need to guard our hearts and desires, aligning them with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_impulsive_decisions.htm">Consequences of Impulsive Decisions</a></b><br>Samson's impulsive decision to pursue the Philistine woman serves as a reminder to seek God's guidance in our choices and consider the long-term consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_spirit_understand_everything.htm">Is long hair a woman's glory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_encourage_each_other_every_day.htm">What does doing right in one's own eyes mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_samson's_marriage_align_with_deut._7.htm">How does Samson's marriage to a Philistine (Judges 14:1-3) align with the prohibition on intermarriage in Deuteronomy 7:3-4?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_samson_touch_the_lion's_remains.htm">Why does Samson, who is under a Nazirite vow, freely handle the lion's remains (Judges 14:8-9)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Talked with the woman.</span>--His father and mother seem to have preceded him, and made the betrothal arrangements; otherwise he would not have been allowed by Eastern custom to talk with her. It cannot mean "talked <span class= "ital">about </span>the woman," as Rosenmller says.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Went down</span>, as in ver. 1, where see note. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/14-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then [Samson] continued on his way down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֖רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spoke</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the woman,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאִשָּׁ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because [he]</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְשֽׁוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(šim·šō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8123.htm">Strong's 8123: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samson -- a deliverer of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wanted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּישַׁ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tî·šar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3474.htm">Strong's 3474: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֵינֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ê·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - cdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/14-7.htm">Judges 14:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/14-7.htm">OT History: Judges 14:7 He went down and talked (Jd Judg. 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