Judges 16:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 16:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 16:7 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 16:7 — KJV
“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”
— Judges 16:7 (KJV)
Judges 16:7 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 16:7
“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”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:7: bind, never, then
“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 16:7: then, another, new
“Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubile to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land. of the jubile: Heb. loud of sound”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:7: seven, then, heb
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:7: then, another, heb
“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household. some...: Heb. we shall find punishment”
Shares key themes with Judges 16:7: then, another, heb
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