Judges 16:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 16:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 16:11 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as anot..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 16:11 — KJV
“And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. that never...: Heb. wherewith work hath not been done”
— Judges 16:11 (KJV)
Judges 16:11 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 16:11
“And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man. green...: or, new cords: Heb. moist another: Heb. one”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:11: bind, new, never
“And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew. Seth: Heb. Sheth: that is Appointed, or, Put”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:11: new, another, heb
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:11: another, heb, hath
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:11: new, then, another
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:11: then, heb, hath
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