Judges 16:27
Judges 16:27 in Multiple Translations
Now the temple was full of men and women; all the lords of the Philistines were there, and about three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson entertain them.
Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.
Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.
Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and about three thousand men and women were on the roof, looking on while Samson made sport.
The temple was full of people. All the Philistine rulers were there, and on the roof were the ordinary people watching what Samson was doing.
(Nowe the house was full of men and women, and there were all the princes of the Philistims: also vpon the roofe were about three thousande men and women that behelde while Samson played)
And the house hath been full of men and of women, and thither [are] all the princes of the Philistines, and on the roof [are] about three thousand men and women, who are looking on the playing of Samson.
Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were on the roof about three thousand men and women, who saw while Samson performed.
Now the house was full of men and women: and all the lords of the Philistines were there: and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.
Now the house was full of men and women, and all the princes of the Philistines were there. Moreover about three thousand persons of both sexes from the roof and the higher part of the house, were beholding Samson’s play.
At that time the temple was full of men and women. All the Philistine leaders were also there. And there were about 3,000 people on the roof, watching Samson and making fun of him.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 16:27
Study Notes — Judges 16:27
- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 16:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 16:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 16:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 16:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 16:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 16:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 16:27
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 16:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 16:27
- Sermons on Judges 16:27
Context — Samson’s Vengeance and Death
27Now the temple was full of men and women; all the lords of the Philistines were there, and about three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson entertain them.
28Then Samson called out to the LORD: “O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.” 29And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 22:8 | If you build a new house, you are to construct a railing around your roof, so that you do not bring bloodguilt on your house if someone falls from it. |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 11:2 | One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing—a very beautiful woman. |
| 3 | Joshua 2:8 | Before the spies lay down for the night, Rahab went up on the roof |
| 4 | Judges 9:51 | But there was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and leaders of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower. |
Judges 16:27 Summary
[This verse describes a scene where Samson is being forced to entertain a large crowd of Philistines, including their leaders, in a temple. The crowd is so big that about three thousand people are watching from the roof, as seen in Judges 16:27. This scene is a reminder that, even in difficult circumstances, God can use us for His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28. As we trust in God's strength, like Samson did in Judges 16:28, we can be confident that He will work everything out for our good, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the temple being full of men and women in Judges 16:27?
The temple being full of men and women indicates that the Philistines were gathered to mock and entertain themselves at Samson's expense, as seen in Judges 16:25, where they call for Samson to entertain them.
Who are the lords of the Philistines mentioned in this verse?
The lords of the Philistines were the rulers and leaders of the Philistine people, similar to the leaders mentioned in 1 Samuel 29:2, and they were present at the temple to witness Samson's humiliation.
Why were there about three thousand men and women on the roof watching Samson?
The three thousand men and women on the roof were watching Samson entertain them, as they had called for him to perform for their amusement, as mentioned in Judges 16:25, and this large crowd emphasizes the public nature of Samson's humiliation.
How does this scene relate to the rest of the story of Samson?
This scene is a pivotal moment in the story of Samson, as it sets the stage for his final act of strength and revenge against the Philistines, as seen in Judges 16:28-30, and it ultimately leads to the fulfillment of Samson's purpose as a judge in Israel, as mentioned in Judges 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Samson, can be used by God even in the midst of difficult circumstances?
- How can I, like the Philistines, be blinded to the power of God and the work He is doing in the lives of those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's strength, rather than my own, like Samson did in Judges 16:28?
- In what ways can I be a witness to the power of God, even in the midst of adversity, like Samson was in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 16:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 16:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 16:27
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 16:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 16:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 16:27
Cambridge Bible on Judges 16:27
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 16:27
Sermons on Judges 16:27
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Take the Blame and Forgive Others by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not becoming familiar with the truth of Jesus' sacrifice, urging believers to continually find the freshness and significance of the cross. |
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Do Not Be Discouraged by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher talks about feeling captive and discouraged in life. He uses the example of Ezekiel, who was held captive and had his freedom taken away. The preacher |
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Maximum Effort Noblest Cause by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the life and mindset of the apostle Paul, particularly in his letter to Timothy. The speaker highlights four key aspects of Paul's life that |
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Capital City Church - Part 1 by David Ravenhill | In the video, the speaker shares a personal story about being asked to teach in Malaysia. During their stay, they were shown a video by a Chinese doctor featuring Suzette Hadding, |
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David's Sin, So Admonitory to Us Weak Men by Clement of Rome | Clement of Rome warns about the dangers of lust and temptation using the example of David, a man after God's heart who fell into sin after being captivated by Bathsheba. He emphasi |
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Importance of Purity in Our Life by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen delivers a powerful message on the importance of purity in the sexual area as outlined in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. He emphasizes the need to possess our bodies in sanctifi |
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Romans 9:18 Finding God's Plan for Your Life by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill preaches about the destructive power of the words 'I can't' and the false beliefs of determinism and fatalism that hinder us from realizing our true potential. He em |






