Judges 16:10 web — Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound…

World English Bible

"Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound.""

— Judges 16:10, World English Bible

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Judges 16 — Context

7

Samson said to her, "If they bind me with seven green cords that were never dried, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."

8

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

9

Now she had an ambush waiting in the inner room. She said to him, "The Philistines are on you, Samson!" He broke the cords, as a string of tow is broken when it touches the fire. So his strength was not known.

10

Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound."

11

He said to her, "If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."

12

So Delilah took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said to him, "The Philistines are on you, Samson!" The ambush was waiting in the inner room. He broke them off his arms like a thread.

13

Delilah said to Samson, "Until now, you have mocked me and told me lies. Tell me with what you might be bound." He said to her, "If you weave the seven locks of my head with the web."

Judges 16:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 16:10 say?
Judges 16:10 in the World English Bible reads: “Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound."”
Where is Judges 16:10 in the Bible?
Judges 16:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 16, verse 10.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 16:10.
What translation should I read Judges 16:10 in?
Judges 16:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 16:10?
Judges 16:10 reads (WEB): “Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have mocked me, and told me lies: now please tell me with which you might be bound."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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