Judges 16:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Philistine rulers offer Delilah a fortune in silver to discover the secret of Samson's strength.
What Does Judges 16:5 Mean?
The five lords of the Philistines approach Delilah with a bargain. Each pledges eleven hundred pieces of silver if she can coax from Samson the source of his power, so they may bind and afflict the man who has tormented them.
Delilah is offered wealth to betray the one who loves her, and the steep price shows how desperately his enemies fear him. The scene exposes how love can be bought and trust weaponized when silver speaks louder than loyalty. It recalls another betrayal, of One who was sold for a handful of coins. Samson's tragedy warns us to weigh whose hands hold our secrets, and whose hearts are truly ours.
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What does Judges 16:5 mean?
The Philistine rulers offer Delilah a fortune in silver to discover the secret of Samson's strength.