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Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.
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The Temple's Pillars
Commentators address the practical question of how a large building could rest on two central pillars. They note that ancient architecture is not fully known to us and that these were likely the main, load-bearing pillars, not the only supports in the structure, making the account plausible.
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19th Century
Anglican
And on which it was supported. —Rather, as it is given in the margin, and he leaned himself upon them.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars, upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up…
Presbyterian
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…