And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.
When he arrived at Lehi, the Philistines shouted triumphantly at him. But the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and the ropes on his arms became like burned flax that crumbles away, and the bindings fell off his hands.
This verse shows God's Spirit giving Samson supernatural strength to break free from his captors just when they thought they had him defeated.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the Judges, Israel was frequently oppressed by neighboring peoples like the Philistines, and God raised up leaders like Samson to deliver them. Samson, a Nazarite dedicated to God from birth, had been captured by the Philistines after his own actions provoked conflict, and he was being led to Lehi in bonds as they celebrated their apparent victory. However, the Spirit of the Lord suddenly empowered him, turning his physical weakness into extraordinary strength to break free.
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