Judges 16:21

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَقَبَضَ عَلَيْهِ الفِلِسْطِيُّونَ، وَفَقَأُوا عَيْنَيْهِ. وَنَزَلُوا بِهِ إلَى غَزَّةَ، وقَيَّدُوهُ بِسَلَاسِلَ بُرُونزِيَّةٍ. وَجَعَلُوهُ طَاحِنَ حُبُوبٍ فِي السِّجْنِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the Philistines capturing Samson, putting out his eyes, and forcing him to grind in a prison house in Gaza. The key message is about the consequences of Samson's actions and his transition from a powerful judge to a captive.

Explained for Children

Imagine a strong athlete who gets in trouble and ends up in a big punishment room where they have to work hard all day. That's like what happened to Samson. He went from being super strong to being in trouble and had to do hard work.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written by various authors and compiled over time, likely during the monarchic period (around 1000-586 BCE). It was written for the Israelites to reflect on their history and the consequences of their actions.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, this verse can remind us about the consequences of our actions and the importance of learning from our mistakes. For example, if someone is caught for illegal activities, they might face severe consequences like being unable to travel or work in certain fields.

Topics

• consequences
• judgment
• strength
• prison
• blindness
• faith

Related Verses

• Genesis 37:23-28
• 1 Samuel 16:1-13
• 1 Kings 22:24-27
• Matthew 25:31-46
• Acts 9:1-19

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Judges 16:21 teach about consequences?

It shows that actions have consequences, and even someone as powerful as Samson faced severe punishment for his actions.

How does this verse relate to the theme of judgment?

It illustrates divine judgment, where Samson's mistakes led to his capture and punishment by the Philistines.

What can we learn from Samson's blindness in this verse?

Samson's blindness can symbolize his spiritual blindness and how it led to his downfall, highlighting the importance of faith and wisdom.

How does this verse connect to the idea of redemption?

Although Samson is in a low point, this verse sets up his eventual redemption and powerful act of faith in the next chapter.