Judges 16:8

King James 2000

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:26

And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands are fetters: whosoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.

Judges 16:7

And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green cords that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

Judges 16:9

Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon you, Samson. And he broke the cords, as a thread of yarn is broken when it touches the fire. So his strength was not known.