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So Delilah said to Samson, "Please tell me the source of your great strength and how you can be tied up and subdued." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 16:6? 2. How does Delilah's question in Judges 16:6 reveal her intentions towards Samson? 3. What can we learn about temptation from Delilah's approach in Judges 16:6? 4. How does Judges 16:6 connect to Proverbs' warnings about deceitful relationships? 5. How can we guard against manipulation like Samson faced in Judges 16:6? 6. What steps can we take to discern true intentions in relationships today? 7. Why did Delilah betray Samson in Judges 16:6? 8. How does Judges 16:6 reflect human vulnerability to temptation? 9. What does Judges 16:6 reveal about trust in relationships? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 16? 11. What defines the Delilah spirit? 12. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story? 13. In Judges 16:4-20, why would Samson keep trusting Delilah after she repeatedly betrayed him? 14. What was the source of Samson's strength? Discussion Questions 1. How does Samson's relationship with Delilah reflect the dangers of compromising one's faith? Can you identify areas in your life where you might be compromising? 2. In what ways can the account of Samson and Delilah serve as a warning about the power of influence? How can you ensure that your relationships are spiritually edifying? 3. Reflect on the consequences of Samson's disobedience. How does this account encourage you to remain obedient to God's commands in your own life? 4. How does the account of Samson demonstrate God's sovereignty and ability to use even our failures for His purposes? Can you think of a time when God used a difficult situation in your life for good? 5. Considering Proverbs 7, how can you apply the wisdom of guarding your heart in today's world? What practical steps can you take to protect yourself from negative influences? Judges 16 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Samson's actions in Gaza reflect his character? 2. Analyze Delilah's role. Was she a victim of circumstances or a willing participant in Samson's downfall? 3. Discuss the theme of betrayal in this chapter. How does it manifest and what are the consequences? 4. Explore the idea of Samson's strength. How was it tied to his faith, and what does this suggest about the relationship between physical and spiritual strength? 5. Why do you think Samson revealed his secret to Delilah? Was it merely a mistake or indicative of deeper character flaws? 6. How does the motif of sight play a role in this chapter, with Samson's eyes being gouged out and his later actions 'in the dark'? 7. Discuss the significance of Samson's hair growing back. 8. How does Samson's prayer and final act show his return to faith? 9. Samson killed more Philistines in his death than in his life. How does this resonate with the theme of sacrifice and redemption? 10. How does this chapter portray the Philistines? Is there any room for empathy towards them? 11. What lessons can we learn from Samson's life, particularly his downfall and redemption? 12. In modern context, how might the temptation and betrayal faced by Samson manifest in our lives? 13. How can we resist the sort of temptations that Samson succumbed to? 14. Like Samson, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. How can we ensure our strengths don't lead to pride and our downfall? 15. How can we recover from betrayal and move towards forgiveness, learning from Samson's story? 16. What does Samson's story teach us about God's forgiveness and redemption? 17. In what ways can we see the mercy of God in Samson's final act? 18. How can we apply the lessons from Samson's life to handle adversities in our lives? 19. Can Samson's story be seen as a cautionary tale about the misuse of God-given gifts? 20. In the context of today's society, how can we remain faithful to God amidst pressures and enticements of the world? Links Judges 16:6 NIV Judges 16:6 NLT Judges 16:6 ESV Judges 16:6 NASB Judges 16:6 KJV Judges 16:6 Commentaries Bible Hub