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I want to rest against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And Samson said to the young man who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson said to the servant who held his hand, “Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Samson said to the lad who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars which support the temple, so that I can lean on them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Samson said to the boy who was holding his hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, so that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Samson said to the boy who was holding his hand, &#8220Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Samson said to the boy who was holding his hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Samson said to the boy who was holding his hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house is established, that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Samson said to the boy who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the [roof of the] house rests, so that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson said to the young man who was leading him by the hand, “Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson said to the young man who was leading him by the hand, &#8220Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house resteth, that I may lean upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A young man was leading Samson by the hand, and Samson said to him, "I need to lean against something. Take me over to the columns that hold up the roof." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and Samson said unto the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house resteth, that I may lean upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Samson told the young man who was leading him by the hand, "Let me rest. Let me touch the columns on which the building stands so that I can lean against them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Samson said to the boy who was leading him by the hand, "Let me touch the columns that hold up the building. I want to lean on them." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Samson told the young man who had been leading him around by the hand, "Let me touch and feel the pillars on which this building rests, and I'll support myself against them." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Samson said to the servant who held his hand, ?Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Samson said to the young man who held his hand, "Position me so I can touch the pillars that support the temple. Then I can lean on them."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and Samson said to the boy who held him by the hand, "Allow me to feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean on them." And the boy did so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Samson said to the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars upon which the house standeth, that I may lean upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and Samson said to the boy who held him by the hand, “Allow me to feel the pillars on which the house rests, that I may lean on them.” <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 says to the young man who is keeping hold on his hand, “Let me also feel the pillars on which the house is established, and I lean on them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Samson saith unto the young man who is keeping hold on his hand, 'Let me alone, and let me feel the pillars on which the house is established, and I lean upon them.'<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 say to the boy holding him by his hand, Permit me and I shall feel the pillars which the house stood upon them, and I will lean upon them.<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 said to the lad that guided his steps: Suffer me to touch the pillars which support the whole house, and let me lean upon them, and rest a little. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said to the boy who was guiding his steps, “Permit me to touch the pillars, which support the entire house, and to lean against them, so that I may rest a little.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and Samson said to the attendant who was holding his hand, “Put me where I may touch the columns that support the temple, so that I may lean against them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and Samson said to the attendant who held him by the hand, “Let me feel the pillars on which the house rests, so that I may lean against them.”<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 said to the lad who held him by the hand, Let me feel the pillars on which the house stands, that I may lean against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Samson said to the boy who held his hand: “Leave me and let me feel the pillars on which the house is set, and I shall lean upon them”<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 said unto the lad that held him by the hand: 'Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house resteth, that I may lean upon them.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Sampson said to the young man that held his hand, Suffer me to feel the pillars on which the house <i>rests</i>, and I will stay myself upon them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/16-26.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=5015" 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">25</span>And while their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison to entertain them. And they stationed him between the pillars. <span class="reftext">26</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.">Samson</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ham·ma·ḥă·zîq (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">who held</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yā·ḏōw (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">his hand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: han·nî·ḥāh (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">“Lead</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·w·ṯî (DirObjM:: 1cs) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/3237.htm" title="3237: wə·hē·mi·šē·nī (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To touch. A primitive root; to touch.">where I can feel</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/5982.htm" title="5982: hā·‘am·mu·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">the pillars</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/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/8172.htm" title="8172: wə·’eš·šā·‘ên (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf.h-1cs) -- To lean, support oneself. A primitive root; to support one's self.">so I can lean</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> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>Now 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.…<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/16-29.htm">Judges 16:29-30</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, / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/14-13.htm">1 Samuel 14:13</a></span><br />So Jonathan climbed up on his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer behind him. And the Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and finished them off.<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/20-31.htm">1 Kings 20:31-34</a></span><br />Then the servants of Ben-hadad said to him, “Look now, we have heard that the kings of the house of Israel are merciful. Let us go out to the king of Israel with sackcloth around our waists and ropes around our heads. Perhaps he will spare your life.” / So with sackcloth around their waists and ropes around their heads, they went to the king of Israel and said, “Your servant Ben-hadad says, ‘Please spare my life.’” And the king answered, “Is he still alive? He is my brother.” / Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-30.htm">2 Samuel 22:30</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.<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="/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="/2_kings/5-18.htm">2 Kings 5:18</a></span><br />Yet may the LORD forgive your servant this one thing: When my master goes into the temple of Rimmon to worship there, and he leans on my arm, and I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the LORD forgive your servant in this matter.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7-10</a></span><br />Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. / We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-49.htm">1 Samuel 17:49-51</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. / David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-26.htm">Romans 8:26</a></span><br />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.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Samson said to the lad that held him by the hand, Suffer me that I may feel the pillars whereupon the house stands, that I may lean on them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/15-1.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/judges/11-37.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-6.htm">Established</a> <a href="/judges/16-24.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/9-27.htm">Held</a> <a href="/judges/16-21.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/numbers/13-20.htm">Lean</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Resteth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-12.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/judges/16-25.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/15-18.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/judges/9-35.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/judges/15-1.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/judges/9-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/judges/9-46.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-35.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/judges/15-2.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/6-6.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-4.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-20.htm">Established</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/ruth/3-15.htm">Held</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-57.htm">Holding</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/18-9.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-4.htm">Lean</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/job/24-23.htm">Resteth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-6.htm">Rests</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">Samson</a> <a href="/judges/19-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-14.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-11.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-15.htm">Support</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Supporting</a> <a href="/judges/16-27.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">Whereupon</a> <a href="/judges/17-7.htm">Young</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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This reflects the consequences of his disobedience and the loss of his Nazarite strength. The servant symbolizes the reversal of roles, where the once powerful leader is now led by a child or young servant. This moment highlights the theme of humility and the consequences of straying from God's commands. It also foreshadows the redemption and strength that God can provide even in moments of weakness.<p><b>“Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple</b><br>The temple in question is that of the Philistines, specifically dedicated to their god Dagon. Archaeological findings suggest that Philistine temples often had two central pillars supporting the roof, which aligns with the biblical description. Samson's request to be led to the pillars is strategic, as he intends to bring down the temple. This act is symbolic of God's power over false gods and the ultimate triumph of the God of Israel over pagan deities. It also serves as a reminder of the spiritual warfare between the Israelites and the Philistines.<p><b>so I can lean against them.”</b><br>Samson's desire to lean against the pillars is both literal and metaphorical. Physically, he seeks to position himself to destroy the temple, but spiritually, it represents his reliance on God for one final act of strength. This moment is a turning point where Samson, despite his failures, calls upon the Lord for empowerment. It is a type of Christ in that Samson's sacrificial death leads to the deliverance of Israel from their oppressors, prefiguring Christ's ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. This act of leaning is a demonstration of faith and trust in God's sovereignty and power to use even the flawed for His purposes.<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. His life is marked by feats of strength and a tragic downfall due to his weaknesses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>A young boy or servant who was tasked with guiding the now-blind Samson. This servant plays a crucial role in positioning Samson for his final act.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_of_dagon.htm">The Temple of Dagon</a></b><br>A Philistine temple dedicated to their god, Dagon. It is the setting for Samson's final act of strength and judgment against the Philistines.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a></b><br>The oppressors of Israel during Samson's time. They captured Samson and used him for entertainment, mocking his God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pillars.htm">The Pillars</a></b><br>Structural elements of the temple that Samson sought to lean against, ultimately leading to the temple's collapse and the death of many Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Samson's request to be placed by the pillars shows a moment of reliance on God for strength. We must recognize our need for God's guidance and strength in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite Samson's failures, God used him to fulfill His purposes. This teaches us that God can work through our weaknesses and mistakes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_redemption.htm">Repentance and Redemption</a></b><br>Samson's final act can be seen as a moment of repentance and redemption. It reminds us that it's never too late to turn back to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Samson's life illustrates the destructive power of sin and the importance of obedience to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith.htm">The Power of Faith</a></b><br>Samson's inclusion in <a href="/bsb/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a> shows that faith, even in flawed individuals, is powerful and commendable.<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_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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_29_26_clash_with_human_justice.htm">Proverbs 29:26 declares true justice comes solely from the LORD; does this clash with other biblical passages endorsing human justice systems?</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>(26) <span class= "bld">That I may feel the pillars.</span>--The temple of Dagon had a flat roof; but further than this we are unable to conjecture what was its architecture. An attempt to explain it is found in Stark's <span class= "ital">Gaza, </span>p. 332, <span class= "ital">seq.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Suffer me</span>, or it may be rendered, <span class="accented">Let me rest.</span> He pretended to be tired, and asked to be allowed to rest a few minutes and lean against the pillars. <span class="cmt_word">That I may feel</span>, or, literally, <span class="accented">and make me feel.</span> He adds his motive for making the request - <span class="cmt_word">that I may lean upon them</span> - to rest himself after the severe exercise of dancing. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/16-26.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">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">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֨אמֶר</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">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the servant</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנַּ֨עַר</span> <span class="translit">(han·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who held</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמַּחֲזִ֣יק</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·ḥă·zîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his hand,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיָדוֹ֮</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yā·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Lead</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנִּ֣יחָה</span> <span class="translit">(han·nî·ḥāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3240.htm">Strong's 3240: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, </span><br /><br /><span class="word">me</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹתִי֒</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Direct object marker | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">where I can feel</span><br /><span class="heb">וַהֲמִשֵׁ֙נִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(wa·hă·mi·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3237.htm">Strong's 3237: </a> </span><span class="str2">To touch</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the pillars</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽעַמֻּדִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘am·mu·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<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">הַבַּ֖יִת</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">so I can lean</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶשָּׁעֵ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’eš·šā·‘ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8172.htm">Strong's 8172: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean, support oneself</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against them.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/16-26.htm">Judges 16:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/16-26.htm">OT History: Judges 16:26 And Samson said to the boy who (Jd Judg. 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