Judges 16:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 16:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 16:16 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; ve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 16:16 — KJV
“And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; vexed: Heb. shortened”
— Judges 16:16 (KJV)
Judges 16:16 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 16:16
“And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. discouraged: or, grieved: Heb. shortened”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:16: pass, soul, heb
“And when she came to the man of God to the hill, she caught him by the feet: but Gehazi came near to thrust her away. And the man of God said, Let her alone; for her soul is vexed within her: and the LORD hath hid it from me, and hath not told me. him...: Heb. by his feet vexed: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:16: came, soul, vexed
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:16: came, soul, heb
“And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. in process...: Heb. at the end of days”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:16: came, pass, heb
“And it came to pass, that, when the sun went down, and it was dark, behold a smoking furnace, and a burning lamp that passed between those pieces. a burning...: Heb. a lamp of fire”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:16: came, pass, heb
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