Judges 15:14

"They spoke to him, saying, “No, but we will bind you securely and deliver you into their hands; but surely we will not kill you.” They bound him with two new ropes, and brought him up from the rock."

Key Reflection

This passage illustrates the tension between mercy and justice, as Samson's captors intend to hand him over to his enemies without killing him, binding him securely with two new ropes. This detail underscores their own moral ambiguity, reflecting both their desire for retribution and their hesitation, highlighting a moment of potential redemption or deliverance in Samson’s story.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The cords ... became as flax ... -i. e. were as weak against his strength as half-burned flax which yields to the least pressure.

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