Judges 16:16

“And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;”

"And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;" - Judges 16:16
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What does Judges 16:16 mean?

The verse Judges 16:16 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death." This verse is part of the story of Samson and Delilah, which is found in the book of…

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The Peril of Daily Pressure: Staying True Amidst Temptation

In Judges 16:16 (KJV), the Scripture states, "And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death." This poignant verse captures a moment of profound struggle and temptation faced by Samson, a man consecrated to…

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A Prayer for Resilience Against Temptation

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and humility, recognizing Your sovereignty and Your unending love for us. As we meditate upon the story of Samson and Delilah as recorded in Judges 16:16, we are reminded of the weight of temptation and the dangers that can arise…

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Judges 16:1 - "Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there an harlot, and went in unto her."
Proverbs 8:16 - "By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth."
Judges 16:22 - "Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven."
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Judges 16:4 - "¶ And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah."
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