Judges 16:8

Easy To Read Version

Then the rulers of the Philistine people brought seven fresh, new bowstrings to Delilah. Delilah tied up Samson with the bowstrings.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:26

I also found that \{some women are dangerous like traps\}. Their hearts are like nets, and their arms are like chains. It is worse than death to be caught by those women. A person that follows God will run away from those women. But a sinner will be caught by them.

Judges 16:7

Samson answered, “Someone would have to tie me up with seven fresh, new bowstrings. [115] If someone did that, I would be weak like any other man.”

Judges 16:9

Some men were hiding in the next room. Delilah said to Samson, “Samson, the Philistine men are going to capture you!” But Samson easily broke the bowstrings. They snapped like a string when it comes too close to a flame. So the Philistine people did not find out the secret of Samson’s strength.