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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

O Lord God ... O God. —Three names of God—Adonai, Jehovah, Elohim.

That I may be at once avenged of the Philist…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Samson called unto the Lord
In an ejaculatory manner, by mental prayer; though he might possibly express it alou…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Nothing fills up the sins of any person or people faster than mocking and misusing the servants of God, even though it is by their own folly that t…

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