Judges 14:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 14:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 14:12 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven da..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 14:12 — KJV
“And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments: sheets: or, shirts”
— Judges 14:12 (KJV)
Judges 14:12 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 14:12
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:12: put, then, change
“When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, then it shall be seven days under the dam; and from the eighth day and thenceforth it shall be accepted for an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:12: forth, seven, days
“Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:12: put, days, then
“And the elders of Jabesh said unto him, Give us seven days' respite, that we may send messengers unto all the coasts of Israel: and then, if there be no man to save us, we will come out to thee. Give...: Heb. Forbear us”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:12: seven, days, then
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:12: now, give, change
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