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Bracing himself against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Samson put his hands on the two center pillars that held up the temple. Pushing against them with both hands,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars which supported the temple, and he braced himself against them, one on his right and the other on his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and braced himself against them, the one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and braced himself against them, the one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and braced himself against them, the one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house was established and supported himself against them, the one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle [support] pillars on which the house rested, and braced himself against them, one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle pillars supporting the temple and leaned against them, one on his right hand and the other on his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle pillars supporting the temple and leaned against them, one on his right hand and the other on his left. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and leaned upon them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Samson was standing between the two middle columns that held up the roof. He felt around and found one column with his right hand, and the other with his left hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and leaned upon them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Samson felt the two middle columns on which the building stood. With his right hand on one column and his left on the other, he pushed hard against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Samson took hold of the two middle columns holding up the building. Putting one hand on each column, he pushed against them <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Samson grabbed the two middle pillars upon which the house rested and braced himself against them with one pillar in his right hand and the other in his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And 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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle pillars that supported the temple and he leaned against them, with his right hand on one and his left hand on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was supported, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested and leaned on them, the one with his right hand and the other with his left. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samson turns aside [to] the two middle pillars, on which the house is established, and on which it is supported, [to] one with his right hand and one with his left;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Samson turneth aside to the two middle pillars, on which the house is established, and on which it is supported, to the one with his right hand, and one with his left;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Samson will clasp the two pillars the midst of which the house stood upon them, and he stayed himself upon them, one with his right hand and one with his left.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And laying hold on both the pillars on which the house rested, and holding the one with his right hand, and the other with his left, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And taking hold of both the pillars, on which the house rested, and holding one with his right hand and the other with his left,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Samson grasped the two middle columns on which the temple rested and braced himself against them, one at his right, the other at his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samson grasped the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and he leaned his weight against them, his right hand on the one and his left hand on the other.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and he leaned against them, grasping one with his right hand and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Samson grasped the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and he leaned upon them, one with his right and one with his left<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Samson took fast hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and leaned upon them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Sampson took hold of the two pillars of the house on which the house stood, and leaned on them, and laid hold of one with his right hand, and the other with his left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/16-29.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=5054" 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's Vengeance and Death</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>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.” <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8123.htm" title="8123: šim·šō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A deliverer of Isr. From shemesh; sunlight; Shimshon, an Israelite.">And Samson</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3943.htm" title="3943: way·yil·pōṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bend, i.e. to clasp; also to turn around or aside.">reached out</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">for the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: hat·tā·weḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">central</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: ‘am·mū·ḏê (N-mpc) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">pillars</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">supporting</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the temple.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5564.htm" title="5564: way·yis·sā·mêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To lean, lay, rest, support. A primitive root; to prop; reflexively, to lean upon or take hold of.">Bracing himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: bî·mî·nōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">with his right hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">on one pillar</a> <a href="/hebrew/8040.htm" title="8040: biś·mō·lōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- The left. ">and his left hand</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: wə·’e·ḥāḏ (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">on the other,</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” Then he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people in it. So in his death he killed more than he had killed in his life.…<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="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-50</a></span><br />Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. / 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="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a></span><br />At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33-35</a></span><br />God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></span><br />Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a></span><br />So when the rams’ horns sounded, the people shouted. When they heard the blast of the horn, the people gave a great shout, and the wall collapsed. Then all the people charged straight into the city and captured it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-12.htm">Acts 3:12-16</a></span><br />And when Peter saw this, he addressed the people: “Men of Israel, why are you surprised by this? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? / The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him. / You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.</p><p class="hdg">on which it was borne up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Braced</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Leaned</a> <a href="/judges/15-4.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/judges/7-6.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/judges/15-15.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/judges/1-35.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/judges/15-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/judges/16-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/numbers/30-13.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/judges/16-26.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Weight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/ruth/4-15.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/job/4-4.htm">Braced</a> <a href="/judges/17-2.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/18-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/judges/16-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-2.htm">Leaned</a> <a href="/ruth/3-8.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-9.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/judges/19-29.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Rested</a> <a href="/judges/17-6.htm">Right</a> <a href="/judges/18-23.htm">Round</a> <a href="/judges/16-30.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/18-16.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Supported</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-6.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-9.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/judges/18-26.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-5.htm">Weight</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'; 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The temple referred to here is likely a temple dedicated to Dagon, the Philistine god, as mentioned earlier in <a href="/judges/16-23.htm">Judges 16:23</a>. Archaeological evidence suggests that Philistine temples often had a central hall supported by two main pillars, making this account plausible. Samson's reaching for the pillars signifies his intention to bring down the structure, an act of divine retribution against the Philistines who had oppressed Israel. This moment is a culmination of Samson's life, marked by his Nazirite vow and his role as a judge of Israel, despite his personal failings.<p><b>Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,</b><br>This action symbolizes Samson's final act of faith and reliance on God's strength. The positioning of his hands on the pillars is significant, as it demonstrates his physical readiness and determination to fulfill his mission. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who also stretched out His arms in sacrifice. Samson's bracing against the pillars is a moment of both physical and spiritual significance, as he calls upon the Lord for strength one last time. This mirrors the biblical theme of God's power being made perfect in human weakness, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>. Samson's final act serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His purposes, even through flawed individuals.<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 extraordinary strength, which was a gift from God. His life is a account of great potential marred by personal failings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel during the time of the judges. They oppressed the Israelites and were often in conflict with them.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_of_dagon.htm">The Temple of Dagon</a></b><br>A place of worship for the Philistines, dedicated to their god Dagon. It was here that Samson was brought to entertain the Philistines.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_central_pillars.htm">The Central Pillars</a></b><br>Structural elements of the temple that Samson used to bring down the building, symbolizing the collapse of Philistine power.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_samson's_death.htm">The Event of Samson's Death</a></b><br>This moment marks the culmination of Samson's life, where he sacrifices himself to defeat the Philistines, fulfilling his role as a judge of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_weakness.htm">Strength in Weakness</a></b><br>Samson's final act demonstrates that God can use us even in our weakest moments. Our limitations do not limit God's power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_sin.htm">Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Samson's life is a reminder that personal failings and sin have consequences, but God’s purposes can still be fulfilled.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_repentance.htm">Faith and Repentance</a></b><br>Despite his failures, Samson's final prayer and act show a return to faith and reliance on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_leadership.htm">Sacrificial Leadership</a></b><br>Samson's willingness to sacrifice himself for his people points to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, who gave His life for humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The account of Samson illustrates that God’s plans will prevail, even through flawed individuals.<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/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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_samson_trust_delilah_again.htm">In Judges 16:4-20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_samson_carry_a_city_gate.htm">In Judges 16:1-3, how could Samson realistically carry away an entire city gate on his shoulders?</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>(29) <span class= "bld">And on which it was borne up.</span>--Rather, as it is given in the margin, <span class= "ital">and he leaned himself upon them.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The two middle pillars</span>. There may have been, say, four pillars in the front; the two middle ones standing near together, and the other two nearer the sides. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/16-29.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">And Samson</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁמְשׁ֜וֹן</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">reached out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּלְפֹּ֨ת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yil·pōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3943.htm">Strong's 3943: </a> </span><span class="str2">To twist, turn, grasp with a twisting motion</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the two</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֣י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">central</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתָּ֗וֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tā·weḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pillars</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמּוּדֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mū·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> </span><span class="str2">A column, a stand, platform</span><br /><br /><span class="word">supporting</span><br /><span class="heb">נָכ֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḵō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the temple.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּ֙יִת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hab·ba·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bracing himself</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּסָּמֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yis·sā·mêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5564.htm">Strong's 5564: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prop, to lean upon, take hold of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against them</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with his right hand</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּימִינ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bî·mî·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> </span><span class="str2">The right hand, side, the south</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<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">and his left hand</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׂמֹאלֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(biś·mō·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8040.htm">Strong's 8040: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dark, the north, the left hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the other,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/16-29.htm">OT History: Judges 16:29 Samson took hold of the two middle (Jd Judg. 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