And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.
Samson told her, 'If they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have never been dried, then I will become weak and be just like any other man.'
Samson is lying to Delilah about the source of his strength, telling her that fresh bowstrings would make him powerless like everyone else.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Samson's relationship with Delilah, who was being paid by the Philistine leaders to discover the secret of his supernatural strength. Samson, despite knowing she was trying to betray him, continued to play this dangerous game of deception. 'Green withs' refers to fresh, flexible branches or bowstrings made from animal sinew that hadn't been dried and hardened yet.
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