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A Formal Interaction
Commentators explain that Samson's conversation with the woman was not a casual chat. According to Eastern customs, this interaction likely happened after his parents had already made the formal betrothal arrangements. This shows the event was a significant and official step in the marriage process.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 14:7
19th Century
Bishop
Talked with the woman. —His father and mother seem to have preceded him, and made the betrothal arrangements; otherwise he would n…
John Gill
On Judges 14:7
17th Century
Pastor
And he went down, and talked with the woman
Entered into a conversation with her, that he might the better judge of …
Matthew Henry
On Judges 14:5–9
17th Century
Minister
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…