King James Bible
And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

American Standard Version
And he said unto her, If they only bind me with new ropes wherewith no work hath been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man.

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith unto her, 'If they certainly bind me with thick bands, new ones, by which work hath not been done, then I have been weak, and have been as one of the human race.'

Judges 16:11 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

If they bind me fast with new ropes - Samson wishes to keep up the opinion which the Philistines held; viz., that his mighty strength was the effect of some charm; and therefore he says, Seven green withs which had not been dried; new ropes that were never occupied; weave the seven locks of my hair with the web, etc.; the green withs, the new ropes, and the number seven, are such matters as would naturally be expected in a charm or spell.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

if they bind me

Proverbs 13:3,5 He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction...

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

Ephesians 4:25 Why putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

that never. etc. Heb. wherewith work hath not been done.

Judges 16:11 Parallel Commentaries
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