Judges 16:12

New Century Version

So Delilah took new ropes and tied Samson. Some men were hiding in another room. She called out to him, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” But he broke the ropes as easily as if they were threads.

Cross References

Acts 21:33

The commander went to Paul and arrested him. He told his soldiers to tie Paul with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done wrong.

Judges 15:14

When Samson came to the place named Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him, shouting for joy. Then the Spirit of the Lord entered Samson and gave him great power. The ropes on him weakened like burned strings and fell off his hands!

Judges 16:11

Samson said, “They would have to tie me with new ropes that have not been used before. Then I would become as weak as any other man.”

Judges 16:13

Then Delilah said to Samson, “Again you have made a fool of me. You lied to me. Tell me how someone can tie you up.” He said, “Using the loom, weave the seven braids of my hair into the cloth, and tighten it with a pin. Then I will be as weak as any other man.” While Samson slept, Delilah wove the seven braids of his hair into the cloth.