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The Spirit of Yahweh came mightily on him, and he tore him as he would have torn a kid; and he had nothing in his hand: but he didn`t tell his father or his mother what he had done.
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Strength from the Spirit
All three commentators emphasize that Samson's incredible feat was not his own. The phrase "the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him" indicates a direct, divine infusion of supernatural strength and courage. This event served as God's demonstration to Samson of what could be accomplished through His power, preparing him for future challenges.
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19th Century
Anglican
The Spirit of the Lord. —This implies an increase of courage and strength. The verb translated “came mightily” literally means
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him The Spirit of might from the Lord, as the Targum, inspiring him wi…
Presbyterian
By enabling him to kill a lion, God let Samson know what he could do in the strength of the Spirit of the Lord, that he might never be afraid to lo…
