Judges 16:29 web — Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand,…

World English Bible

"Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left."

— Judges 16:29, World English Bible

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Judges 16 — Context

26

and Samson said to the boy who held him by the hand, "Allow me to feel the pillars whereupon the house rests, that I may lean on them."

27

Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were on the roof about three thousand men and women, who saw while Samson performed.

28

Samson called to Yahweh, and said, "Lord Yahweh, remember me, please, and strengthen me, please, only this once, God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes."

29

Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.

30

Samson said, "Let me die with the Philistines!" He bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell on the lords, and on all the people who were therein. So the dead that he killed at his death were more than those who he killed in his life.

31

Then his brothers and all the house of his father came down, and took him, and brought him up, and buried him between Zorah and Eshtaol in the burial site of Manoah his father. He judged Israel twenty years.

Judges 16:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 16:29 say?
Judges 16:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.”
Where is Judges 16:29 in the Bible?
Judges 16:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 16, verse 29.
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 16:29.
What translation should I read Judges 16:29 in?
Judges 16:29 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 16:29?
Judges 16:29 reads (WEB): “Samson took hold of the two middle pillars on which the house rested, and leaned on them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.” 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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