That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if I be shaven, then my strength will go from me, and I shall become weak, and be like any other man.
So he told her everything that was in his heart, saying to her, 'No razor has ever touched my head, because I have been dedicated to God as a Nazarite since I was born. If my head is shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become weak and be just like any other man.'
Samson finally reveals his deepest secret to Delilah - that his supernatural strength comes from his uncut hair, which represents his lifelong vow to God.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when Israel had no king and was ruled by judges who delivered them from enemies. Samson was a Nazarite, meaning he took special vows including never cutting his hair, avoiding alcohol, and not touching dead bodies. The Philistines had been trying to discover the source of his incredible strength to defeat this troublesome judge.
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