Judges 16:25 Meaning and Explanation
“And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.”
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Read Full Chapter →In their revelry the Philistines bring Samson out to mock him for entertainment, placing him between the pillars.
What Does Judges 16:25 Mean?
As the celebration grows merry, the Philistines call for Samson to be brought from prison to amuse them. He is made a spectacle of mockery before the crowd, and they station him between the pillars of the great house.
The deliverer of Israel is reduced to a plaything for his enemies' amusement, blind and helpless in the midst of their scorn. Yet their placing him between the pillars, meant to display his shame, sets the stage for God's final act. What the Philistines intend for sport, the Lord will turn to judgment. The verse reminds us that the lowest point, the place of deepest humiliation, is often exactly where God positions His servant for an unexpected work.
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What does Judges 16:25 mean?
In their revelry the Philistines bring Samson out to mock him for entertainment, placing him between the pillars.