Judges 14:7 Meaning and Explanation
“And he went down, and talked with the woman; and she pleased Samson well.”
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Read Full Chapter →Samson goes down, speaks with the woman, and is again pleased with her.
What Does Judges 14:7 Mean?
Continuing on, Samson finally meets and talks with the woman herself, and once more the text records that she pleased him well. The marriage arrangement moves forward.
The repetition of 'she pleased Samson well' from the earlier verses underlines what governs him. His judgment runs through his pleasure. There is nothing here of seeking the LORD's counsel or weighing the wisdom of the union. The verse, set right after the secret display of God-given strength, draws a quiet contrast: a man mighty in the Spirit's power can still be led by the eye. It invites the reader to ask what truly steers the heart.
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What does Judges 14:7 mean?
Samson goes down, speaks with the woman, and is again pleased with her.