Judges 15:19

Arabic SVD 1865 Version (Smith and Van Dyke)

فشقّ الله الكفّة التي في لحي فخرج منها ماء فشرب ورجعت روحه فانتعش. لذلك دعا اسمه عين هقّوري التي في لحي الى هذا اليوم.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes God providing water for Samson after he was extremely thirsty. The water came from a hollow place in the jaw of a rock. After drinking, Samson was revived, and he named the place Enhakkore. This shows God's provision in times of need.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're really, really thirsty, and you find a magical rock that gives you water. That's what happened to Samson. God made water come out of a rock, and Samson was saved from being thirsty. He was so happy that he gave the place a special name.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Judges, written around the 6th century BCE. It was composed to recount the history of the Israelites and their judges, focusing on how God provided for them and helped them in their battles against their enemies. The audience would have been the Israelites who needed to be reminded of God's power and provision.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, imagine a hiker lost in the desert, feeling hopeless and dehydrated. Suddenly, they find an oasis. This verse teaches that in desperate times, we can trust that God will provide what we need to survive and continue our journey.

Topics

• provision
• trust
• salvation
• miracles
• God's power
• hope

Related Verses

• Exodus 17:6
• Numbers 20:8-11
• 1 Samuel 14:6
• John 4:10-14
• Revelation 21:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'Enhakkore' mean in this context?

Enhakkore means 'the one that called' or 'the one that cried out'. Samson named the place this way because he cried out to God in his need for water.

How does this verse show God's power?

This verse shows God's power by demonstrating how He can provide water from an unlikely source, a hollow place in a rock, to sustain Samson's life when he was on the brink of dying from thirst.

What lessons can we learn from Samson's experience?

We can learn that when we are in desperate need, we should cry out to God for help. He is always ready to provide what we need, even in the most challenging circumstances.

How does this relate to other stories in the Bible?

This story is similar to other stories in the Bible where God provides water in the desert, such as when He provided water from a rock for the Israelites during their journey out of Egypt (Exodus 17:6, Numbers 20:8-11).