Judges 16:9

King James 2000

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.

Cross References

Psalm 58:9

Before your pots can feel the burning thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlwind, both living, and in his wrath.

Judges 15:14

And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.

Judges 16:10

And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray you, how you might be bound.

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 16:8

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