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A Hint of Consecration
Scholars explain that the Hebrew for 'never were occupied' means 'unused' or 'new.' One commentator suggests this choice of words is significant, as Samson subconsciously or deliberately hints at the true source of his power: his consecration. Just as the ropes must be new and set apart, Samson's strength comes from his own status as a Nazirite, set apart for God.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 16:11
18th Century
Theologian
Occupied - The margin, “wherewith work hath not been done,” is better.
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 16:11
19th Century
Bishop
New ropes. —As in Judges 15:13.
That never were occupied. —“Occupied” is an old word for “used.” …
John Gill
On Judges 16:11
17th Century
Pastor
And he said to her
Abarbinel presents Samson replying to her, that he had told her the truth at first, only forgot on…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 16:4–17
17th Century
Minister
Samson had been more than once brought into mischief and danger by the love of women, yet he would not take warning, but is again taken in the same…