Scripture Spot Logo

Verse of the Day

WEB

Author Spotlight

Loading featured author...

Report Issue

See a formatting issue or error?

Let us know →

The Spirit of Yahweh began to move him in Mahaneh-dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.

Verse Takeaways

1

A Powerful Impulse

Commentators explain that the Spirit 'moving' Samson was not a gentle nudge but a powerful, overwhelming impulse. The original Hebrew word implies being 'agitated' or 'thrust' into action. This divine power came upon Samson at specific times to equip him for noble deeds and feats of strength, initiating his role as a deliverer.

See 3 Verse Takeaways

Book Overview

Judges

Author

Audience

Composition

Teaching Highlights

Outline

+ 5 more

See Overview

Commentaries

4

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 13:25

18th Century

Theologian

In the camp of Dan - Rather, "Mahaneh-Dan" (see the margin). The impulses of the Spirit of the Lord perhaps took the shape of burning indign…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 13:25

19th Century

Bishop

The Spirit of the Lord (Judges 3:10). The Targum of Jonathan paraphrases it rightly: “The spirit of courage from Jehov…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 13:25

17th Century

Pastor

And the Spirit of the Lord began to move him at times in the
camp of Dan
To go out in…

Premium

Go Ad-Free

Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 13:24–25

17th Century

Minister

The Spirit of the Lord began to move Samson in his youth. This was evidence that the Lord blessed him. When God gives his blessing, he gives his Sp…