And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?
Samson's wife cried in front of him and said, 'You only hate me and don't love me at all! You gave a riddle to my people, but you won't tell me the answer.' He replied, 'Look, I haven't even told my own father and mother the answer, why should I tell you?'
This verse shows a heated argument between Samson and his wife, where she accuses him of not loving her because he won't share his riddle's answer, and he responds that he hasn't told anyone, not even his parents.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the Judges, Israel was frequently oppressed by neighboring groups like the Philistines, and Samson was a divinely appointed judge known for his exceptional strength as a Nazirite. This particular incident occurs during a wedding feast where Samson, after marrying a Philistine woman against cultural norms, proposes a riddle to the Philistine men, leading to tension in his marriage. His refusal to share the riddle with his wife underscores the broader conflict between Israelite and Philistine societies, reflecting themes of mistrust and the consequences of intermarrying with non-believers.
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