Judges 16:8 nasb — Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh cords that had not been dried, and she bound him with t…

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

— Judges 16:8, NASB

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Judges 16 — Context

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The lords of the Philistines came up to her and said to her, "Entice him, and see where his great strength lies and how we may overpower him that we may bind him to afflict him. Then we will each give you eleven hundred pieces of silver."

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So Delilah said to Samson, "Please tell me where your great strength is and how you may be bound to afflict you."

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Samson said to her, "If they bind me with seven fresh cords that have not been dried, then I will become weak and be like any other man."

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

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Now she had men lying in wait in an inner room. And she said to him, "The Philistines are upon you, Samson!" But he snapped the cords as a string of tow snaps when it touches fire. So his strength was not discovered.

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Then Delilah said to Samson, "Behold, you have deceived me and told me lies; now please tell me how you may be bound."

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He said to her, "If they bind me tightly with new ropes which have not been used, then I will become weak and be like any other man."

Judges 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 16:8 say?
Judges 16:8 in the NASB reads: “Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh cords that had not been dried, and she bound him with them.”
Where is Judges 16:8 in the Bible?
Judges 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Judges 16:8 in?
Judges 16:8 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 16:8?
Judges 16:8 reads (NASB): “Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh cords that had not been dried, and she bound him with them.” 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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