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Samson called to Yahweh, and said, Lord Yahweh, remember me, Please, and strengthen me, Please, only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.
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Revenge or Righteous Zeal?
Commentators debate if Samson's prayer was for personal revenge or public justice. Some see it as reflecting a lower spiritual state, natural for his era. Others, like John Gill and Matthew Henry, argue it was an act of "holy zeal" from a public leader. They point to God answering the prayer as proof that the motive was righteous in His eyes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
At once avenged - “ that is, with one final revenge.” These words do not breathe the spirit of the Gospel, but they express a sentiment, na…
19th Century
Anglican
O Lord God ... O God. —Three names of God—Adonai, Jehovah, Elohim.
That I may be at once avenged of the Philist…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samson called unto the Lord In an ejaculatory manner, by mental prayer; though he might possibly express it alou…
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