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href="/bsb/judges/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He said, &#8220If anyone ties me securely with new ropes that have never been used, I&#8217ll become as weak as any other man.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Samson replied, “If I were tied up with brand-new ropes that had never been used, I would become as weak as anyone else.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have not been used, then I shall become weak and be like any other man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He replied, “If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become as weak as any other man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he said to her, “If they bind me securely with new ropes that have never been used, then I shall become weak, and be like any <i>other</i> man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then He said to her, “If they bind me tightly with new ropes which have not been used, then I will become weak and be like any <i>other</i> man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He said to her, &#8220If they bind me tightly with new ropes which have not been used, then I will become weak and be like any other man.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he said to her, “If they bind me tightly with new ropes which have not been used, then I shall become weak and be like any <i>other</i> man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And he said to her, “If they bind me tightly with new ropes which have not been used for work, then I will become weak and be like any <i>other</i> man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, “If they bind me tightly with new ropes that have not been used, then I will become weak and be like any [other] man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told her, “If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be like any other man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He told her, &#8220If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be like any other man.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said unto her, If they only bind me with new ropes wherewith no work hath been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Samson answered, "Use some new ropes. If I'm tied up with ropes that have never been used, I'll be just as weak as anyone else." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said unto her, If they only bind me with new ropes wherewith no work hath been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Samson told her, "If someone ties me up tightly with new ropes that have never been used, I will be like any other man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He told her, "If they tie me with new ropes that have never been used, I'll be as weak as anybody else." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He told her, "If I'm tied up securely with new ropes that have never been used, then I'll become weak and just like any other human being."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He replied, ?If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used, I will become as weak as any other man.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said to her, "If they tie me tightly with brand new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be just like any other man."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />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."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said to her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were used, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />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.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he says to her, “If they certainly bind me with thick bands, new ones, by which work has not been done, then I have been weak, and have been as one of mankind.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he saith unto her, 'If they certainly bind me with thick bands, new ones, by which work hath not been done, then I have been weak, and have been as one of the human race.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will say to her, If binding, they shall bind me with new cords which work was not done with them, and I was weak and was as another man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he answered her: If I shall be bound with new ropes, that were never in work, I shall be weak and like other men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he answered her, “If I will be bound with new cords, which have never been used, I will be weak and like other men.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“If they bind me tight with new ropes, with which no work has been done,” he answered her, “I shall grow weaker and be like anyone else.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said to her, “If they bind me with new ropes that have not been used, then I shall become weak, and be like anyone else.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said to her, If they bind me fast with new chains that never were used, then shall I be weak and be like any other man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he said to her: “If they will bind me with new chains with which no work has been done, I will be weakened and I shall be as one man”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he said unto her: 'If they only bind me with new ropes wherewith no work, hath been done, then shall I become weak, and be as any other man.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he said to her, If they should bind me fast with new ropes with which work has not been done, then shall I be weak, and shall be as another man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/16-11.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=4804" 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/16.htm">Samson and Delilah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Then Delilah said to Samson, “You have mocked me and lied to me! Now please tell me how you can be tied up.” <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">He replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/631.htm" title="631: ’ā·sō·wr (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To tie, bind, imprison. A primitive root; to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle.">they tie me up</a> <a href="/hebrew/631.htm" title="631: ya·’as·rū·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To tie, bind, imprison. A primitive root; to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ḥă·ḏā·šîm (Adj-mp) -- New. From chadash; new.">with new</a> <a href="/hebrew/5688.htm" title="5688: ba·‘ă·ḇō·ṯîm (Prep-b:: N-cp) -- Cord, rope, cordage. Or rabowth; or tabothah; the same as aboth; something intwined, i.e. A string, wreath or foliage.">ropes</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">have never</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: na·‘ă·śāh (V-Nifal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">been used,</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4399.htm" title="4399: mə·lā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- From the same as mal'ak; properly, deputyship, i.e. Ministry; generally, employment or work; also property."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2470.htm" title="2470: wə·ḥā·lî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence to be weak, sick, afflicted; or to grieve, make sick; also to stroke, entreat.">I will become as weak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yî·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: kə·’a·ḥaḏ (Prep-k:: Number-msc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">as any</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">other man.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>So Delilah took new ropes, tied him up with them, and called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But while the men were hidden in her room, he snapped the ropes off his arms like they were threads.…<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="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a></span><br />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="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14</a></span><br />When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Judges 13:5</a></span><br />For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Judges 14:19</a></span><br />Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father’s house,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/15-8.htm">Judges 15:8</a></span><br />And he struck them ruthlessly with a great slaughter, and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/15-15.htm">Judges 15:15</a></span><br />He found the fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand and took it, and struck down a thousand men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-5.htm">Numbers 6:5</a></span><br />For the entire period of his vow of separation, no razor shall touch his head. He must be holy until the time of his separation to the LORD is complete; he must let the hair of his head grow long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-35</a></span><br />David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-50.htm">1 Samuel 17:50</a></span><br />Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></span><br />behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-8.htm">1 Kings 19:8</a></span><br />So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />“He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4</a></span><br />John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-18.htm">Matthew 11:18</a></span><br />For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Mark 1:6</a></span><br />John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said to her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.</p><p class="hdg">if they bind me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3,5</a></b></br> He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: <i>but</i> he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Proverbs 29:25</a></b></br> The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a></b></br> Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.</p><p class="hdg">that never.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Human</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/judges/16-8.htm">New</a> <a href="/joshua/8-7.htm">Occupied</a> <a href="/judges/5-29.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Race</a> <a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Ropes</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Round</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-5.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/judges/15-13.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Ties</a> <a href="/judges/16-8.htm">Tightly</a> <a href="/judges/14-20.htm">Used</a> <a href="/judges/16-7.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/judges/16-10.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/judges/13-12.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/6-10.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-14.htm">Human</a> <a href="/judges/16-13.htm">I'll</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">New</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-3.htm">Occupied</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Race</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Ropes</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-11.htm">Securely</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Thick</a> <a href="/job/12-18.htm">Ties</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Tightly</a> <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Used</a> <a href="/judges/16-13.htm">Weak</a> <a href="/judges/16-13.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Samson at Gaza escapes, and carries away the gates of the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Delilah corrupted by the Philistines, entices Samson</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-6.htm">Thrice she is deceived</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-15.htm">At last she overcomes him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-21.htm">The Philistines take him, and put out his eyes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-22.htm">His strength renewing, he pulls down the house upon the Philistines and dies</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He replied,</b><br>This phrase indicates Samson's response to Delilah's persistent questioning. It highlights the ongoing dialogue between them, showcasing the tension and manipulation in their relationship. Samson's responses are part of a pattern where he toys with Delilah, reflecting his overconfidence and disregard for the danger he is in.<p><b>“If they tie me up with new ropes that have never been used,</b><br>The mention of "new ropes" suggests strength and reliability, as unused ropes would be at their strongest. This is the second deception Samson offers Delilah, following his previous false claim about being bound with fresh bowstrings. The use of ropes is significant in the biblical narrative, often symbolizing bondage or captivity, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/judges/15-13.htm">Judges 15:13</a>, where Samson is bound by the men of Judah. The emphasis on "never been used" underscores the idea of purity and untapped potential, which Samson implies is necessary to restrain him.<p><b>I will become as weak as any other man.”</b><br>Samson's statement here is a direct contrast to his Nazarite vow, which set him apart with supernatural strength. His claim of becoming "as weak as any other man" foreshadows his eventual downfall when he reveals the true source of his strength to Delilah. This phrase also highlights the theme of human frailty and the consequences of disobedience to God. Samson's strength was a gift from God, contingent upon his faithfulness to his vow, and this statement reflects his growing vulnerability and the impending loss of his divine empowerment.<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, which was a gift from God tied to his Nazirite vow.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/delilah.htm">Delilah</a></b><br>A woman from the Valley of Sorek who was used by the Philistines to discover the secret of Samson's strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel during the time of the Judges, who sought to subdue Samson.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/v/valley_of_sorek.htm">Valley of Sorek</a></b><br>The location where Delilah lived and where Samson frequently visited her.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/new_ropes.htm">New Ropes</a></b><br>Symbolic of Samson's attempts to mislead Delilah about the source of his strength.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_compromise.htm">The Danger of Compromise</a></b><br>Samson's willingness to entertain Delilah's questions shows the peril of compromising one's values and commitments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Just as Samson was deceived by Delilah, sin often presents itself in attractive forms but leads to destruction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Samson's lack of discernment in his relationship with Delilah serves as a warning to seek God's wisdom in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_our_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Our Weakness</a></b><br>Despite Samson's failures, God used him to fulfill His purposes, reminding us that God can work through our weaknesses.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_source_of_our_strength.htm">Guarding the Source of Our Strength</a></b><br>Samson's strength was tied to his Nazirite vow; similarly, we must guard our spiritual commitments and relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_concubines_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God permit concubines in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gideon_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_definition_of_actual_grace.htm">How can a young man purify his path?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">New ropes.</span>--As in <a href="/judges/15-13.htm" title="And they spoke to him, saying, No; but we will bind you fast, and deliver you into their hand: but surely we will not kill you. And they bound him with two new cords, and brought him up from the rock.">Judges 15:13</a>.<p><span class= "bld">That never were occupied.</span>--"Occupied" is an old word for <span class= "ital">"</span>used." (See <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm" title="All the gold that was occupied for the work in all the work of the holy place, even the gold of the offering, was twenty and nine talents, and seven hundred and thirty shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary.">Exodus 38:24</a>, "All the gold that was occupied for the work;" <a href="/luke/19-13.htm" title="And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said to them, Occupy till I come.">Luke 19:13</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm" title="Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.">Hebrews 13:9</a>; "Like a new bright silver dish never <span class= "ital">occupied "</span>--Ascham, <span class= "ital">Schoolmaster.</span>) Here, again, Samson distantly touches on the consecration which is the secret of his strength.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ropes</span> - literally, <span class="accented">twisted things</span>; hence cords or <span class="accented">ropes</span>, as <a href="/psalms/2-3.htm">Psalm 2:3</a>; <a href="/isaiah/5-18.htm">Isaiah 5:18</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Occupied</span> - an old obsolete phrase, for which we should now say used. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/16-11.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">He replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“If</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they tie me up</span><br /><span class="heb">אָס֤וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·sō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_631.htm">Strong's 631: </a> </span><span class="str2">To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with new</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲדָשִׁ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·ḏā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ropes</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲבֹתִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḇō·ṯîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5688.htm">Strong's 5688: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something intwined, a string, wreath, foliage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have never</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">been used,</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעֲשָׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ă·śāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will become as weak</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחָלִ֥יתִי</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥā·lî·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2470.htm">Strong's 2470: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be weak or sick</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as any</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּאַחַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(kə·’a·ḥaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">other man.”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/16-11.htm">Judges 16:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/16-11.htm">OT History: Judges 16:11 He said to her If they only (Jd Judg. 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