Judges 16:29

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

তাতে মাজত থকা স্তম্ভ দুটাৰ ওপৰত ঘৰৰ ভৰ আছিল, চিমচোনে তাৰ এটাক সোঁহাতেৰে, আনটোক বাওঁ-হাতেৰে ধৰি চাপৰি ক’লে “পলেষ্টীয়াহঁতৰ সৈতে মোৰ প্ৰাণ যাওক।”

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Samson grabs the two central pillars of the Philistine temple, one with each hand. He is about to collapse the temple to kill himself and his enemies. The key message is about the power of faith and self-sacrifice.

Explained for Children

Imagine Samson as a superhero who holds up a big building with just his hands. He knows he can't save himself, but he wants to stop the bad guys from hurting others. It's like if a superhero used all his strength to protect everyone, even if it means saying goodbye.

Historical Background

This verse is from the Book of Judges, written around the 6th century BCE. The story of Samson is part of the Israelites' history, detailing their struggles against the Philistines. It was meant to inspire faith and remind the Israelites of God's power.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we might see this as a reminder to stand up for what's right, even when it's hard. Think of a situation where a person might need to make a difficult decision to protect others, even if it means personal sacrifice.

Topics

• faith
• self-sacrifice
• power
• heroism
• protection
• struggle

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 2:8
• Hebrews 11:32
• Psalm 144:1
• Jeremiah 17:7
• Ephesians 6:10

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Samson choose to pull down the temple?

Samson pulled down the temple as an act of self-sacrifice and to take revenge on the Philistines, who had blinded him and were holding a celebration at his expense.

What does this verse teach us about the power of faith?

This verse teaches that faith can give us incredible strength, even in the face of overwhelming odds or personal harm, to accomplish God's will and protect others.

How does this relate to the theme of heroism?

Samson's act shows heroism through his willingness to sacrifice himself for a greater cause, demonstrating courage and strength in the face of danger.

What can we learn about self-sacrifice from this verse?

We learn that self-sacrifice can be an act of great bravery and faith, where one puts the needs and safety of others above their own, even at the cost of their life.