Judges 16:29

“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.”

"And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left." - Judges 16:29
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What does Judges 16:29 mean?

The verse Judges 16:29 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left." This verse comes at the climax of the…

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Strength in Humility: The Final Stand of Samson

The story of Samson often invokes imagery of physical strength, yet it also serves as a poignant reminder of faith, redemption, and the drastic consequences of our choices. The verse from Judges 16:29, "And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood…

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Strength in Our Weakness: A Prayer Inspired by Samson's Faith

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of wonder and gratitude, reflecting on the life and faith of Your servant Samson. I am reminded of the powerful scene in Judges 16:29, which tells how Samson, in his final act, took hold of the…

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Judges 16:29 - "And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left."
Judges 20:29 - "And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah."
Judges 8:29 - "And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house."
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Judges 5:29 - "Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,"
Judges 2:16 - "¶ Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them."
Gideon's ephod in Judges 8:29 and peoplw worshipping him
1 Chronicles 26:29 - "¶ Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over Israel, for officers and judges."
Judges 1:29 - "¶ Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them."
Sampson's strength judges 16:30
Judges 3:29 - "And they slew of Moab at that time about ten thousand men, all lusty, and all men of valour; and there escaped not a man."
Genesis 29:16-35
1 Corinthians 14:29 - "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."
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;"
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."
"And Israel set liers in wait round about Gibeah." - Judges 20:29
Judges 18:29 - "And they called the name of the city Dan, after the name of Dan their father, who was born unto Israel: howbeit the name of the city was Laish at the first."
Judges 6:29 - "And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing."
Judges 16:22 - "Howbeit the hair of his head began to grow again after he was shaven."
"And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house." - Judges 8:29
Ezekiel 16:38 - "And I will judge thee, as women that break wedlock and shed blood are judged; and I will give thee blood in fury and jealousy."
Judges 9:29 - "And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out."
Judges 16:4 - "¶ And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah."
John 16:11 - "Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
Judges 8:16 - "And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth."
Proverbs 16:29 - "A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good."
1 Corinthians 10:29 - "Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man's conscience?"
Judges 6:16 - "And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man."