KJV ORIGINAL
And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Delilah said to Samson, 'Look, you've made fun of me and lied to me. Now please tell me what could actually be used to tie you up.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Delilah is confronting Samson for lying to her about his weakness and is pressuring him again to tell her the truth.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when Israel had no king and was ruled by judges. Samson was a Nazirite judge with supernatural strength, while Delilah was likely a Philistine woman who had been bribed by Philistine leaders to discover the secret of Samson's power. The Philistines were Israel's enemies and desperately wanted to capture their strongest opponent.
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