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Please, God, strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Samson prayed to the LORD, “Sovereign LORD, remember me again. O God, please strengthen me just one more time. With one blow let me pay back the Philistines for the loss of my two eyes.” <a href="/esv/judges/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged on the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Samson called out to the LORD: “O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/kjv/judges/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Samson called to the LORD, saying, “O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” <a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, &#8220O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Samson called to Yahweh and said, “O Lord Yahweh, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “O Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this one time, O God, and let me take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He called out to the LORD, “Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, God, just once more. With one act of vengeance, let me pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He called out to the LORD: &#8220Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, God, just once more. With one act of vengeance, let me pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Samson called unto Jehovah, and said, O Lord Jehovah, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Samson prayed, "Please remember me, LORD God. The Philistines poked out my eyes, but make me strong one last time, so I can take revenge for at least one of my eyes!" <a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember member me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Samson called to the LORD, "Almighty LORD, please remember me! God, give me strength just one more time! Let me get even with the Philistines for at least one of my two eyes." <a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Samson prayed, "Sovereign LORD, please remember me; please, God, give me my strength just this one time more, so that with this one blow I can get even with the Philistines for putting out my two eyes." <a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Samson cried out to the LORD, "Lord GOD, please remember me. And please strengthen me this one time, God, so that I can repay the Philistines right now for my two eyes." <a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Samson called out to the LORD: ?O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.? <a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Samson called to the LORD, "O Master, LORD, remember me! Strengthen me just one more time, O God, so I can get swift revenge against the Philistines for my two eyes!" <a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Samson called to the LORD, and said, "Lord GOD, please remember me, and please strengthen me only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes." <a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Samson called to the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Samson called to Yahweh, and said, “Lord Yahweh, remember me, please, and strengthen me, please, only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Samson calls to YHWH and says, “Lord YHWH, please remember me and please strengthen me only this time, O God; and I am avenged—vengeance at once—because of my two eyes, on the Philistines.” <a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Samson calleth unto Jehovah, and saith, 'Lord Jehovah, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this time, O God; and I am avenged -- vengeance at once -- because of my two eyes, on the Philistines.' <a href="/slt/judges/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Samson will call to Jehovah, and will say, Lord Jehovah, remember me now, and strengthen me now but this once, O God, and I will avenge myself one vengeance for my two eyes of Philisteim.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he called upon the Lord, saying: O Lord God, remember me, and restore to me now my former strength, O my God, that I may revenge myself on my enemies, and for the loss of my two eyes I may take one revenge. <a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, calling upon the Lord, he said, “O Lord God remember me, and restore to me now my former strength, O my God, so that I may avenge myself against my enemies, and so that I may receive one vengeance for the deprivation of my two eyes.” <a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Samson cried out to the LORD and said, “Lord GOD, remember me! Strengthen me only this once that I may avenge myself on the Philistines at one blow for my two eyes.” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “Lord GOD, remember me and strengthen me only this once, O God, so that with this one act of revenge I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Samson called to the LORD, and said, O LORD God, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me only this once, O God, that I may be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Samson called to LORD JEHOVAH and he said: “I beg you LORD JEHOVAH God, remember me and empower me only this time, oh God, that I will be avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Samson called unto the LORD, and said: 'O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray Thee, and strengthen me, I pray Thee, only this once, O God, that I may be this once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.' <a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Sampson wept before the Lord, and said, O Lord, my lord, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, O God, yet this once, and I will requite one recompense to the Philistines for my two eyes. <a href="/parallel/judges/16-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=5037" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Samson's Vengeance and Death</a> …27Now the temple was full of men and women; all the lords of the Philistines were there, and about three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson entertain them. 28<a href="/hebrew/8123.htm" title="8123: šim·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A deliverer of Isr. From shemesh; sunlight; Shimshon, an Israelite.">Then Samson</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">“O Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">please</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: zā·ḵə·rê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">remember me.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: wə·ḥaz·zə·qê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Strengthen me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/389.htm" title="389: ’aḵ (Adv) -- Surely, howbeit. Akin to 'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence only.">just</a> <a href="/hebrew/6471.htm" title="6471: hap·pa·‘am (Art:: N-fs) -- A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Or pa;amah; from pa'am; a stroke, literally or figuratively.">once more,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">so that with one</a> <a href="/hebrew/5359.htm" title="5359: nə·qam- (N-msc) -- Vengeance. From naqam; revenge.">vengeful blow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5358.htm" title="5358: wə·’in·nā·qə·māh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To avenge, take vengeance. A primitive root; to grudge, i.e. Avenge or punish.">I may pay back</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: mip·pə·liš·tîm (Prep-m:: N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: miš·šə·ṯê (Prep-m:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">for my two</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ê·nay (N-cdc:: 1cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">eyes.”</a> 29And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a> And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. <a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10-11</a> In her bitter distress, Hannah prayed to the LORD and wept with many tears. / And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. <a href="/1_kings/8-28.htm">1 Kings 8:28-30</a> Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. <a href="/2_kings/20-2.htm">2 Kings 20:2-3</a> Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, saying, / “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. <a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a> Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">1 Chronicles 4:10</a> And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez. <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. <a href="/isaiah/38-2.htm">Isaiah 38:2-3</a> Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the LORD, / saying, “Please, O LORD, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with wholehearted devotion; I have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a> The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a> In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Samson called to the LORD, and said, O Lord God, remember me, I pray you, and strengthen me, I pray you, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.called<a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.<a href="/psalms/50-15.htm">Psalm 50:15</a> And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.<a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a> He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.remember me<a href="/psalms/74-18.htm">Psalm 74:18-23</a> Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish people have blasphemed thy name… <a href="/jonah/2-1.htm">Jonah 2:1,2,7</a> Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, … <a href="/jeremiah/15-15.htm">Jeremiah 15:15</a> O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke.and I may<a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Judges 5:31</a> So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.<a href="/psalms/58-10.htm">Psalm 58:10,11</a> The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… <a href="/psalms/143-12.htm">Psalm 143:12</a> And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/15-7.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/judges/16-18.htm">Once</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/judges/16-10.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/13-8.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/judges/9-2.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/6-22.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/3-28.htm">Strengthen</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-24.htm">Avenged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-10.htm">Blow</a> <a href="/judges/17-6.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/judges/20-15.htm">Once</a> <a href="/judges/16-30.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/judges/18-5.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">Prayed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-18.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/judges/19-5.htm">Strengthen</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 16</div>1. <a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Samson at Gaza escapes, and carries away the gates of the city</a> 4. <a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Delilah corrupted by the Philistines, entices Samson</a> 6. <a href="/judges/16-6.htm">Thrice she is deceived</a> 15. <a href="/judges/16-15.htm">At last she overcomes him</a> 21. <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">The Philistines take him, and put out his eyes</a> 22. <a href="/judges/16-22.htm">His strength renewing, he pulls down the house upon the Philistines and dies</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Then Samson called out to the LORD: Samson's cry to the LORD signifies a moment of repentance and recognition of his dependence on God. Throughout his life, Samson often acted on his own impulses, but here he acknowledges the LORD as his source of strength. This reflects a turning point, similar to other biblical figures who call upon God in times of distress, such as Jonah (<a href="/jonah/2.htm">Jonah 2:1</a>) and David (<a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a>).O Lord GOD, please remember me: The plea for God to "remember" is a request for divine intervention and favor. In biblical terms, when God "remembers," it often leads to action, as seen with Noah (<a href="/genesis/8.htm">Genesis 8:1</a>) and Hannah (<a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19</a>). Samson's use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) emphasizes his recognition of God's sovereignty and covenantal faithfulness.Strengthen me, O God, just once more: Samson's request for strength "just once more" highlights his understanding of God's power and his own limitations. This moment parallels the concept of God's grace being sufficient in weakness, as Paul later articulates in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>. It also underscores the theme of redemption and second chances found throughout Scripture.so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes: Samson's desire for vengeance is personal, tied to the loss of his eyesight, which the Philistines took from him. This reflects the cultural context of retributive justice common in the ancient Near East. While the New Testament teaches forgiveness (<a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a>), Samson's actions are part of God's judgment against the Philistines, who oppressed Israel. This act of deliverance, despite its personal motivation, aligns with God's broader plan to use Samson as a judge to begin freeing Israel from Philistine domination (<a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Judges 13:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a> A judge of Israel known for his supernatural strength, which was derived from his Nazirite vow to God. His life is marked by feats of strength and a tragic downfall due to his weaknesses. 2. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> The enemies of Israel during the time of the judges. They oppressed the Israelites and were often in conflict with them. 3. <a href="/topical/t/temple_of_dagon.htm">Temple of Dagon</a> The place where Samson was brought to entertain the Philistines. Dagon was a deity worshiped by the Philistines. 4. <a href="/topical/d/delilah.htm">Delilah</a> Although not directly mentioned in <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28</a>, she played a crucial role in Samson's capture by betraying him to the Philistines. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The sovereign Lord whom Samson calls upon in his final act of strength, seeking divine intervention to defeat the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Samson's prayer in <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28</a> demonstrates the importance of turning to God in times of need. Despite his failures, Samson's sincere plea is heard by God, reminding us that it is never too late to seek divine help. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_redemption.htm">Repentance and Redemption</a> Samson's account is a powerful example of repentance. Even after a life of mistakes, his final act is one of faith and redemption, showing that God can use us despite our past. <a href="/topical/s/strength_in_weakness.htm">Strength in Weakness</a> Samson's physical strength was unmatched, yet his true strength was revealed in his moment of weakness when he relied on God. This teaches us that our greatest strength comes from dependence on God. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a> Samson's life illustrates the consequences of straying from God's commands. His downfall was a result of his disobedience and poor choices, serving as a warning to remain faithful to God's will. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Despite human failures, God's purposes prevail. Samson's final act fulfilled God's plan to begin delivering Israel from the Philistines, demonstrating that God's sovereignty is at work even in our failures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 16</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_use_flawed_samson.htm">In Judges 16, why would God continue to work through Samson despite his moral failings?</a> <a href="/q/summarize_hannah's_prayer_story..htm">What defines the Delilah spirit?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_samson_and_delilah.htm">What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story?</a> <a href="/q/could_one_person_topple_a_temple_alone.htm">In Judges 16:29–30, is it plausible that a single person could topple a temple by pushing two pillars? </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>(28) O Lord God . . . O God.--Three names of God--Adonai, Jehovah, Elohim.That I may be at once avenged of the Philistines.--Again we see that Samson stood at a comparatively low level of spiritual enlightenment as well as of moral purity. One cannot help feeling that Milton has read into the hero's character an austere grandeur which it did not possess. His Samson of the Samson Agonistes is rather Milton himself than the Jewish hero. That stern classic poem is the "thundering reverberation of a mighty spirit, struck by the plectrum of disappointment."For my two eyes.--The words rendered "at once" in the previous clause may be rendered "that I may avenge myself the revenge of one of my two eyes." If so, there seems to be in the words a grim jest, as though no vengeance would suffice for the fearful loss of both his eyes (LXX., "one revenge for my two eyes"), "one last tremendous deed, one last fearful jest." There is a curious parallel to this achievement of Samson in the story of Cleo-medes of Astypalaea, who in revenge for a fine pulls down a pillar, and crushes the boys in a school (Pausan. Perieg. Vi. 2, 3). Cassel tells us that on July 21st, 1864, many people were killed by the breaking of a granite pillar in the Church of the Transfiguration at St. Petersburg.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - And Samson called unto the Lord. This is the first mention we have of Samson praying since the memorable occasion when he gave the fountain the name of En-hakkoreh (<a href="/judges/15-19.htm">Judges 15:19</a>, note). Perhaps we may see in this an evidence that his affliction and shame had not been without their effect, in bringing him back to God humbled and penitent. The language is very earnest. "O Lord, Jehovah, remember me strengthen me only this once, O God!" The threefold name by which he addresses the Almighty implies great tension of spirit. That I may be at once avenged. Meaning at one stroke - he would take one vengeance so terrible that it would be sufficient for his two eyes, which makes very good sense if the Hebrew will bear it. The literal translation would be, that I may be avenged with a vengeance of one stroke. Others take it, that I may be avenged with a vengeance for one of my two eyes, which it is not easy to understand the meaning of. <a href="/commentaries/judges/16-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then Samson שִׁמְשׁ֛וֹן (šim·šō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8123.htm">Strong's 8123: </a> Samson -- a deliverer of Israel called out וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the LORD: יֱהֹוִ֡ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “O Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH please נָא֩ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' remember me. זָכְרֵ֣נִי (zā·ḵə·rê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male Strengthen me, וְחַזְּקֵ֨נִי (wə·ḥaz·zə·qê·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer O God, הָאֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative just אַ֣ךְ (’aḵ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_389.htm">Strong's 389: </a> A particle of affirmation, surely once more, הַפַּ֤עַם (hap·pa·‘am) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6471.htm">Strong's 6471: </a> A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence so that with one אַחַ֛ת (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first vengeful blow נְקַם־ (nə·qam-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5359.htm">Strong's 5359: </a> Vengeance I may pay back וְאִנָּקְמָ֧ה (wə·’in·nā·qə·māh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5358.htm">Strong's 5358: </a> To grudge, avenge, punish the Philistines מִפְּלִשְׁתִּֽים׃ (mip·pə·liš·tîm) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia for my two מִשְּׁתֵ֥י (miš·šə·ṯê) Preposition-m | Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) eyes.” עֵינַ֖י (‘ê·nay) Noun - cdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/16-28.htm">Judges 16:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">OT History: Judges 16:28 Samson called to Yahweh and said Lord (Jd Judg. 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