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When he came to Lehi, the Philistines shouted as they met him: and the Spirit of Yahweh came mightily on him, and the ropes that were on his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands dropped from off his hands.

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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Judges 15:14

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 15:14

19th Century

Bishop

Shouted against him. —Rather, cheered as they came to meet him (Septuagint, ἠλάλαξαν εἰς συνάντησιν αὐτοῦ; Vulgate, c…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 15:14

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 15:9–17

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…