Judges 14:17

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

তথাপি তেওঁৰ ঘৈনীয়েকে উৎসৱৰ সাত দিনৰ শেষলৈকে তেওঁৰ গুৰিত কান্দি কান্দি থাকিল; পাছত মহিলাই তেওঁক বৰকৈ ধৰাত, তেওঁ সপ্তম দিনা তেওঁক বুজাই ক’লে; তেতিয়া তেওঁ সেই স্বজাতীয়সকলক সাঁথৰৰ অৰ্থ কৈ দিলে।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Judges tells the story of Samson and his wife. Samson's wife begged him for the answer to a riddle he had posed, and after seven days of persistent pleading, he finally told her. She then shared the answer with her people, the Philistines.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a secret and your best friend keeps asking you what it is. You don't want to tell them, but after a lot of nagging and crying, you finally give in. Samson had a secret riddle, and his wife kept asking him until he finally told her.

Historical Background

The book of Judges was written by various authors over time, likely by the prophets and scribes of Israel around 1050-550 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of tribal conflict and the struggle to follow God's laws amidst pagan influences.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this story can remind us about the importance of guarding our words and secrets. Just like Samson, sometimes we might reveal something important under pressure, and it can have unintended consequences. Think about a time when you might have shared something you promised to keep secret under pressure.

Topics

• faithfulness
• temptation
• trust
• conflict
• communication
• secrets

Related Verses

• Proverbs 12:16
• Matthew 10:19
• Luke 12:2-3
• Ephesians 4:29
• James 1:19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Samson's wife keep asking him for the answer?

Samson's wife may have felt pressured by her family to find out the answer to the riddle to save their honor and perhaps avoid punishment from the Philistines.

What was the riddle?

The riddle involved a lion that Samson killed and bees that made honey in the carcass of the lion.

What are the consequences of telling secrets under pressure?

Telling secrets under pressure can lead to loss of trust and unforeseen consequences, as seen when Samson's wife shared the riddle with her people.

How can this story help us in our daily lives?

This story teaches us to be careful with our words and to consider the long-term effects of revealing secrets, even when pressured by others.