Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
Parallel translations
- KJV Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
- BSB So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him up with them.
- NKJV So the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh bowstrings, not yet dried, and she bound him with them.
- NASB Then the governors of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh animal tendons that had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
- NLT So the Philistine rulers brought Delilah seven new bowstrings, and she tied Samson up with them.
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Quick answer
The Philistine lords supply the fresh bowstrings, and Delilah binds Samson with them. The plot is already in motion behind him.
Overview
The lords' immediate cooperation shows the trap is fully prepared, with men lying in wait. Delilah acts at once on Samson's words, proving her intent. Samson's continued presence despite obvious betrayal underscores how thoroughly desire has clouded his judgment.
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- Eccl 7:26I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.
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