Judges 14:7
Judges 14:7 in Multiple Translations
Then Samson continued on his way down and spoke to the woman, because she was pleasing to his eyes.
And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
And he went down, and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.
So he went down and had talk with the woman; and she was pleasing to Samson.
When Samson talked with the woman he decided she was right for him.
And he went down, and talked with the woman which was beautifull in the eyes of Samson.
And he goeth down and speaketh to the woman, and she is right in the eyes of Samson;
He went down and talked with the woman, and she pleased Samson well.
And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
And he went down and spoke to the woman that had pleased his eyes.
When they arrived in Timnah, Samson talked with the young woman, and he liked her very much. And his father made arrangements for the wedding.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 14:7
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Judges 14:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֖רֶד
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
לָ/אִשָּׁ֑ה
וַ/תִּישַׁ֖ר
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
שִׁמְשֽׁוֹן
וַ/יֵּ֖רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/אִשָּׁ֑ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
Prep | N-fs
וַ/תִּישַׁ֖ר
yâshar
H3474
to smooth
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
שִׁמְשֽׁוֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
Samson
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 14:7
וַ/יֵּ֖רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
וַ/יְדַבֵּ֣ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
לָ/אִשָּׁ֑ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וַ/תִּישַׁ֖ר
yâshar
H3474
"to smooth"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To be straight or smooth is the meaning of this Hebrew word, often used to describe something as right or pleasant. It is used in Proverbs 11:5 to describe a righteous person, and in Psalm 23:3 to describe a path that is straight and right.
Definition: 1) to be right, be straight, be level, be upright, be just, be lawful, be smooth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go straight 1a2) to be pleasing, be agreeable, be right (fig.) 1a3) to be straightforward, be upright 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make right, make smooth, make straight 1b2) to lead, direct, lead straight along 1b3) to esteem right, approve 1c) (Pual) to be made level, be laid smoothly out 1d) (Hiphil) to make straight, look straight
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: direct, fit, seem good (meet), [phrase] please (will), be (esteem, go) right (on), bring (look, make, take the) straight (way), be upright(-ly). See also: Numbers 23:27; Psalms 5:9; Psalms 119:128.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
שִׁמְשֽׁוֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
"Samson"
N-proper
Samson, meaning like the sun, was a Danite and a judge of Israel for 20 years. He was a Nazarite for life, and his story is first mentioned in Judges 13:24, where he is described as the son of Manoah.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.13.24; son of: Manoah (H4495); married to Delilah (H1807) Also named: Sampsōn (Σαμψών "Samson" G4546) § Samson = "like the sun" a Danite, son of Manoah, a Nazarite for life, and a judge of Israel for 20 years
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Samson. See also: Judges 13:24; Judges 15:16; Judges 16:30.
Study Notes — Judges 14:7
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Context — Samson’s Marriage
5Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother and came to the vineyards of Timnah. Suddenly a young lion came roaring at him,
6and the Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat. But he did not tell his father or mother what he had done.
7Then Samson continued on his way down and spoke to the woman, because she was pleasing to his eyes.
8When Samson returned later to take her, he left the road to see the lion’s carcass, and in it was a swarm of bees, along with their honey. 9So he scooped some honey into his hands and ate it as he went along. And when he returned to his father and mother, he gave some to them and they ate it. But he did not tell them that he had taken the honey from the lion’s carcass.Judges 14:7 Summary
[This verse tells us that Samson liked the woman he met, and he wanted to talk to her because she was pretty. This is a normal feeling, but it's essential to remember that our feelings and desires should be guided by God's will, as seen in Psalm 37:4 and Philippians 2:13. We should always consider whether our actions align with what God wants for us, and seek to follow His path, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 30:21.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Samson speak to the woman in Judges 14:7?
Samson spoke to the woman because she was pleasing to his eyes, indicating that he was attracted to her physically, as seen in the Berean Standard Bible text of Judges 14:7, which is similar to the way that Adam was drawn to Eve in Genesis 2:23.
What can we learn from Samson's actions in this verse?
We can learn that our actions are often driven by our desires, and it's essential to consider whether those desires align with God's will, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:2.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Samson's story?
This verse sets the stage for Samson's relationship with the woman, which will ultimately lead to his marriage and the events that follow in Judges 14:8-9, highlighting the importance of considering the long-term consequences of our actions, as seen in Galatians 6:7-8.
What does this verse reveal about Samson's character?
This verse reveals that Samson is a man driven by his emotions and desires, which can be a strength, as seen in his bravery in Judges 14:5-6, but also a weakness, as he struggles with self-control, a theme that is also explored in 1 Corinthians 9:27 and 2 Timothy 1:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am driven by my desires, and how can I ensure that they align with God's will?
- How can I balance my emotions and desires with wisdom and self-control, as encouraged in Proverbs 24:3-4 and 1 Corinthians 10:12-13?
- What can I learn from Samson's example about the importance of considering the long-term consequences of my actions, as taught in Psalm 37:7-8 and James 1:14-15?
- How can I cultivate a deeper understanding of God's will for my life, and seek to align my desires with His, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11-13 and Romans 12:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 14:7
And he went down, and talked with the woman,.... Entered into a conversation with her, that he might the better judge of her other qualifications, besides that of outward form and beauty, whether she
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 14:7
And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 14:7
Judges 14:7 And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.Ver. 7. And he went down, and talked with the woman.] Treated with her about the marriage, and perhaps was contracted to her; for that also was in use amongst the heathens. “ Placuit despondi, nuptiis hic dictus est dies. ” - Terent. The Hebrews say that Samson converted her to the true religion by this conference; but that is uncertain.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 14:7
(7) Talked with the woman.—His father and mother seem to have preceded him, and made the betrothal arrangements; otherwise he would not have been allowed by Eastern custom to talk with her. It cannot mean “talked about the woman,” as Rosenmüller says.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 14:7
Verse 7. And talked with the woman] That is, concerning marriage; thus forming the espousals.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 14:7
7. Samson acts on his own account; the parents remain at home, and take no part in the arrangements.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 14:7
7. Talked with the woman — He had only seen her before, (Judges 14:1,) but found no opportunity to talk with her till the betrothal was arranged by his parents.