Judges 14:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 14:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 14:9 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 14:9 — KJV
“And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion.”
— Judges 14:9 (KJV)
Judges 14:9 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 14:9
“Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. against...: Heb. in meeting him”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:9: went, came, father
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:9: took, went, came
“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. pleasant: Heb. a desire”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:9: took, thereof, gave
“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:9: took, came, mother
“And he went, and fetched, and brought them to his mother: and his mother made savoury meat, such as his father loved.”
Shares key themes with Judges 14:9: went, father, mother
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