So God split the hollow place that is in Lehi, and water came out, and he drank; and his spirit returned, and he revived. Therefore he called its name En Hakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.
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- WEB But God split the hollow place that is in Lehi, and water came out of it. When he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived. Therefore its name was called En Hakkore, which is in Lehi, to this day.
- KJV But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day.
- BSB So God opened up the hollow place in Lehi, and water came out of it. When Samson drank, his strength returned, and he was revived. That is why he named it En-hakkore, and it remains in Lehi to this day.
- NASB But God split the hollow place that is in Lehi so that water came out of it. When he drank, his strength returned and he revived. Therefore he named it En-hakkore, which is in Lehi to this day.
- NLT So God caused water to gush out of a hollow in the ground at Lehi, and Samson was revived as he drank. Then he named that place “The Spring of the One Who Cried Out,” and it is still in Lehi to this day.
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Quick answer
God splits open a hollow place, water flows out, and Samson is revived; he names the spring En Hakkore, "the spring of the one who called." God answers his prayer with provision.
Overview
As God brought water from the rock for Israel in the wilderness, He now revives His servant who called on Him. The name memorializes prayer answered, a lasting witness "to this day." The scene displays God's grace toward His flawed servant and points to Christ, the Rock from whom living water flows to all who call on Him.
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- Gen 45:27They told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them. When he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob, their father, revived.
- Isa 44:3For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, and streams on the dry ground. I will pour my Spirit on your descendants, and my blessing on your offspring:
- Ps 34:6This poor man cried, and Yahweh heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.
- Gen 16:13She called the name of Yahweh who spoke to her, “You are a God who sees,” for she said, “Have I even stayed alive after seeing him?”
- Isa 40:29He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
- Gen 28:19He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first.
- Exod 17:15Moses built an altar, and called its name Yahweh our Banner.
- Ps 120:1A Song of Ascents. In my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me.
- 1 Sam 30:12They gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins. When he had eaten, his spirit came again to him; for he had eaten no bread, and drank no water for three days and three nights.
- Isa 40:26Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, Not one is lacking.
- Isa 41:17–18The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
- Gen 30:30For it was little which you had before I came, and it has increased to a multitude. Yahweh has blessed you wherever I turned. Now when will I provide for my own house also?”
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