Judges 14:18

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَقَالَ رِجَالُ البَلْدَةِ لَهُ فِي اليَوْمِ السَّابِعِ قَبْلَ شُرُوقِ الشَّمْسِ: «لَا أحلَى مِنَ العَسَلِ، وَلَا أقوَى مِنَ الأسَدِ!» فَقَالَ لَهُمْ: «لَوْ لَمْ تَحْرُثُوا عَلَى بَقَرَتِي، لَمَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ حَلَّ أُحْجِيَتِي.»

What Does This Mean?

In Judges 14:18, Samson is speaking to the men of the city after they guessed his riddle. He tells them that if they hadn't used his wife to get the answer, they wouldn't have solved his riddle.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a secret code with your best friend. Someone else finds out your secret because your friend told them. Samson is upset because the men tricked his wife to find out his secret, just like if someone used your best friend to learn your secret code.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was written around the 10th century BC, detailing the history of Israel during the period of the Judges. The audience was primarily the Israelites, and the cultural setting reflects a time of tribal conflicts and internal struggles.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse reminds us to be careful about sharing our thoughts and secrets with others, especially if they might use them against us. For example, if you share a personal problem with a friend who then tells someone else, it can lead to unwanted complications.

Topics

• betrayal
• wisdom
• trust
• secrets
• conflict
• deception

Related Verses

• Proverbs 12:16
• 1 Corinthians 13:6
• Genesis 3:6
• Ephesians 6:11
• James 1:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Samson upset with the men?

Samson was upset because the men used his wife to find out the answer to his riddle, which he considered a betrayal of trust.

What does the riddle mean?

The riddle refers to the sweetness of honey and the strength of a lion, which Samson had previously used as a metaphor for his personal experience, emphasizing his strength and the sweetness of his success.

How does this relate to trust?

This story highlights the importance of trust in relationships. Samson trusted his wife not to reveal his secret, and her betrayal led to a conflict.

What can we learn about secrets from this verse?

We can learn that sharing secrets with others can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or betrayals, so it's important to be cautious about what we share and with whom.