Judges 16:5

Armenian Eastern Bible 1994

Այդ կնոջ մօտ եկան այլազգիների նախարարները եւ ասացին. «Խաբի՛ր նրան եւ տե՛ս, թէ ինչում է նրա մեծ զօրութիւնը, եւ կամ

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, the Philistine leaders visit Delilah and ask her to find out the source of Samson's strength. They want to bind him and weaken him, promising her a large amount of money if she succeeds.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who is really strong, and some other kids want to know how he gets his strength. They ask your friend's mom to find out, and promise to give her lots of candy if she helps them. That's kind of like what's happening here, but with grown-ups.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was likely written by various authors over time, with the final form possibly completed by the time of King David. It was written for the Israelites, providing a historical account of their judges and leaders, highlighting the cultural and political context of the period.

Living It Out Today

This verse can remind us of the dangers of being used for someone else's selfish purposes. In today's world, it might be like a friend trying to trick you to learn your password, promising to give you something in return.

Topics

• betrayal
• strength
• temptation
• deception
• leadership
• promise

Related Verses

• Genesis 3:1-5
• 1 Samuel 25:14-21
• Matthew 26:14-16
• 1 Corinthians 2:8
• Luke 22:3-6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Philistines want to bind Samson?

The Philistines wanted to weaken Samson so they could control him and prevent him from causing them any more trouble, as he was a powerful adversary.

What does this verse tell us about Delilah?

This verse shows that Delilah is willing to listen to the Philistines' request, indicating she might be tempted by their offer of wealth to betray Samson.

How does this verse relate to betrayal?

The Philistines' plan to use Delilah to betray Samson highlights themes of betrayal and the use of deceit for personal gain, which are central to this part of the story.

What can we learn about temptation from this verse?

We see how the promise of wealth can be a strong temptation. This can teach us about the importance of resisting temptation and the potential dangers of being swayed by material rewards.