Judges 16:9

Modern English Version

They lay in wait in her inner room. She said to him, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson.” Then he split apart the bowstrings like a single thread is split apart at the touch of fire. So the source of his strength did not become known.

Cross References

Psalm 58:9

Before your pots can feel the heat of thorns, whether green or burning, He will sweep them away with a whirlwind!

Judges 15:14

He came to Lehi, and the Philistines shouted as they approached him. Then the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him. The ropes on his arms became like burned flax and the ties on his hands dissolved.

Judges 16:10

Then Delilah said to Samson, “Behold, you have deceived me. You have told me lies. Now, please tell me how you can be bound.”

Judges 16:7

Samson said to her, “If they bind me with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, then I will become weak and be like an ordinary man.”

Judges 16:8

So the Philistine rulers brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she bound him with them.