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href="/bsb/judges/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But before long, his hair began to grow back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow back after it had been shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow <i>again</i> after it was shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it was shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it was shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow again after it was shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his hair began to grow back after it had been shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But his hair began to grow back after it had been shaved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But they didn't cut his hair any more, so it started growing back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But his hair started to grow back as soon as it was shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But his hair started growing back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But the hair on his head began to grow again after it had been shaved off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow back after it had been shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His hair began to grow back after it had been shaved off. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />However the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />However the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />However, the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaved. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the hair of his head begins to shoot up when he has been shaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the hair of his head beginneth to shoot up, when he hath been shaven,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the hair of his head will begin to grow as when he was shaven.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And now his hair began to grow again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And now his hair began to grow back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But the hair of his head began to grow as soon as it was shaved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the hair of his head began to grow when it had been shaven<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the hair of his head began to grow as before it was shaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/16-22.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=4969" 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">Delilah Discovers the Secret</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8181.htm" title="8181: śə·‘ar- (N-msc) -- Hair. Or sa.ar; from sa'ar in the sense of dishevelling; hair.">However, the hair</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">of his head</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: way·yā·ḥel (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">began</a> <a href="/hebrew/6779.htm" title="6779: lə·ṣam·mê·aḥ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To sprout, spring up. A primitive root; to sprout.">to grow</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">back after</a> <a href="/hebrew/1548.htm" title="1548: gul·lāḥ (V-Pual-Perf-3ms) -- To be bald, shave, shave off. A primitive root; properly, to be bald, i.e. to shave; figuratively to lay waste.">it had been shaved.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Judges 13:5</a></span><br />For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/14-6.htm">Judges 14:6</a></span><br />and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/15-14.htm">Judges 15:14</a></span><br />When Samson arrived in Lehi, the Philistines came out shouting against him. And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burnt flax, and the bonds broke loose from his hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-5.htm">Numbers 6:5</a></span><br />For the entire period of his vow of separation, no razor shall touch his head. He must be holy until the time of his separation to the LORD is complete; he must let the hair of his head grow long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-25.htm">2 Samuel 14:25-26</a></span><br />Now there was not a man in all Israel as handsome and highly praised as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the top of his head, he did not have a single flaw. / And when he cut the hair of his head—he shaved it every year because his hair got so heavy—he would weigh it out to be two hundred shekels, according to the royal standard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-8.htm">2 Kings 1:8</a></span><br />“He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-23.htm">2 Kings 2:23-24</a></span><br />From there, Elisha went up to Bethel, and as he was walking up the road, a group of boys came out of the city and jeered at him, chanting, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” / Then he turned around, looked at them, and called down a curse on them in the name of the LORD. Suddenly two female bears came out of the woods and mauled forty-two of the boys.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />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="/jeremiah/15-19.htm">Jeremiah 15:19</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-31.htm">Lamentations 3:31-33</a></span><br />For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/18-21.htm">Ezekiel 18:21-22</a></span><br />But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/3-4.htm">Matthew 3:4</a></span><br />John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-30.htm">Matthew 10:30</a></span><br />And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">However, the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven.</p><p class="hdg">the hair</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/26-44.htm">Leviticus 26:44</a></b></br> And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I <i>am</i> the LORD their God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a></b></br> For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that <i>their</i> power is gone, and <i>there is</i> none shut up, or left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/106-44.htm">Psalm 106:44,45</a></b></br> Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: … </p><p class="hdg">after he was shaven.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Beginneth</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/14-17.htm">However</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Shaved</a> <a href="/judges/16-19.htm">Shaven</a> <a href="/numbers/21-30.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/numbers/33-2.htm">Starting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/17-39.htm">Beginneth</a> <a href="/judges/19-29.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/judges/20-16.htm">Hair</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">Head</a> <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/judges/18-29.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_samuel/10-4.htm">Shaved</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Shaven</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-20.htm">Shoot</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-8.htm">Starting</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-1.htm">Samson at Gaza escapes, and carries away the gates of the city</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-4.htm">Delilah corrupted by the Philistines, entices Samson</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-6.htm">Thrice she is deceived</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-15.htm">At last she overcomes him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-21.htm">The Philistines take him, and put out his eyes</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/16-22.htm">His strength renewing, he pulls down the house upon the Philistines and dies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>However,</b><br>This word introduces a contrast to the previous events. Samson had been captured by the Philistines, blinded, and humiliated. The use of "however" signals a turning point, suggesting that despite his dire circumstances, change is imminent. It implies God's continued presence and potential for redemption, even when all seems lost.<p><b>the hair of his head</b><br>Samson's hair was the symbol of his Nazirite vow, a commitment to God that included abstaining from cutting his hair. This vow was a source of his supernatural strength. The mention of his hair specifically highlights the potential for restoration of his strength and his relationship with God. In biblical symbolism, hair can represent strength and vitality, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/1_corinthians/11-15.htm">1 Corinthians 11:15</a>, where hair is a covering and a sign of glory.<p><b>began to grow back</b><br>This phrase indicates a process of renewal and hope. It suggests that despite Samson's failure and the consequences of his actions, God is still at work. The regrowth of his hair symbolizes the possibility of spiritual renewal and the restoration of his strength. It serves as a reminder of God's grace and the potential for redemption, even after failure.<p><b>after it had been shaved.</b><br>The shaving of Samson's hair was a pivotal moment of betrayal and loss of strength, as it marked the breaking of his Nazirite vow. This act was performed by Delilah, who was used by the Philistines to discover the secret of his strength. The shaving signifies a period of weakness and separation from God's power. However, the fact that his hair began to grow back after being shaved indicates that God's purposes can still be fulfilled despite human failure. It foreshadows Samson's final act of strength and deliverance, as seen later in the chapter.<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 linked to his Nazirite vow and uncut hair. His life is a account of great potential marred by personal failings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/delilah.htm">Delilah</a></b><br>A Philistine woman who betrayed Samson by discovering the secret of his strength and having his hair cut, leading to his capture by the Philistines.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel during Samson's time. They captured and imprisoned Samson after Delilah's betrayal.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gaza.htm">Gaza</a></b><br>The Philistine city where Samson was taken after his capture. It was here that he was humiliated and forced to grind grain in prison.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nazirite_vow.htm">Nazirite Vow</a></b><br>A special vow taken by individuals in Israel to dedicate themselves to God, which included abstaining from wine, avoiding contact with the dead, and not cutting their hair.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_and_restoration.htm">God's Grace and Restoration</a></b><br>Even after failure, God’s grace allows for restoration. Samson’s hair growing back symbolizes the potential for renewal and redemption.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>Samson’s account warns of the consequences of straying from God’s commands and the importance of maintaining our commitments to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_weakness.htm">Strength in Weakness</a></b><br>God can use our weakest moments to demonstrate His strength and fulfill His purposes, as seen in Samson’s final act of strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance</a></b><br>Samson’s downfall began with small compromises. Believers must remain vigilant in their spiritual walk to avoid similar pitfalls.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Hope in God’s Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human failure, God’s sovereign plan prevails. Samson’s life shows that God can work through flawed individuals to achieve His purposes.<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/samson's_strength_source.htm">What was the source of Samson's strength?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_samson_and_delilah.htm">What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story?</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_can_hair_give_supernatural_strength.htm">In Judges 16:17, how can hair be the source of such supernatural strength from a scientific perspective?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/16-22.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">However, the hair</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂעַר־</span> <span class="translit">(śə·‘ar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8181.htm">Strong's 8181: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hair</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his head</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">began</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֧חֶל</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·ḥel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to grow</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצַמֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣam·mê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6779.htm">Strong's 6779: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sprout, spring up</span><br /><br /><span class="word">back after</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it had been shaved.</span><br /><span class="heb">גֻּלָּֽח׃</span> <span class="translit">(gul·lāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1548.htm">Strong's 1548: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be bald, to shave, to lay waste</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/16-22.htm">Judges 16:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/16-22.htm">OT History: Judges 16:22 However the hair of his head began (Jd Judg. 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