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The Source of True Strength
Commentators emphasize that Samson's strength was not his own but a direct result of divine intervention. The text says, "the Spirit of Jehovah came mightily upon him." Scholars note the poetic language used to describe the ropes becoming like burnt flax and "melting" away, highlighting that God's power can instantly nullify any human-made restraint or obstacle.
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18th Century
Theologian
The cords ... became as flax ... - that is, were as weak against his strength as half-burned flax which yields to the least pressur…
19th Century
Bishop
Shouted against him. —Rather, cheered as they came to meet him (Septuagint, ἠλάλαξαν εἰς συνάντησιν αὐτοῦ; Vulgate, c…
17th Century
Pastor
And when he came to Lehi
The place which was afterwards so called, from what happened there at this time, and where …
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17th Century
Minister
Sin dispirits people; it hides from their eyes the things that belong to their peace. The Israelites blamed Samson for what he had done against the…