Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Then Samson said to them, “Let me now
King James Version
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
Holman Bible
“Let me tell you a riddle,”
International Standard Version
"Let me tell you a riddle," Samson told them. "If you can solve it during this week-long festival, I'll give you 30 linen garments and 30 formal garments.
A Conservative Version
And Samson said to them, Let me now put forth a riddle to you. If ye can declare it to me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of raiment,
American Standard Version
And Samson said unto them, Let me now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can declare it unto me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of raiment;
Amplified
Then Samson said to them, “Let me now ask you a riddle; if you can tell me what it is within the seven days of the feast, and solve it, then I will give you thirty linen tunics (undergarments) and thirty changes of [outer] clothing.
Bible in Basic English
And Samson said, Now I have a hard question for you: if you are able to give me the answer before the seven days of the feast are over, I will give you thirty linen robes and thirty changes of clothing;
Darby Translation
And Samson said to them, "Let me now put a riddle to you; if you can tell me what it is, within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty festal garments;
Julia Smith Translation
And Samson will say to them, I will propose to you an enigma: if announcing, ye shall announce it to me in seven days of the drinking, and ye find out, and I will give to you thirty wide garments and thirty exchanges of garments:
King James 2000
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if you can certainly declare it to me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothing:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Samson said to them, "Let me tell you a riddle. If you can fully explain it to me within the seven days of the feast, and find [it out], I will give to you thirty linen garments and thirty festal garments.
Modern King James verseion
And Samson said to them, I will now put forth a riddle to you. If you certainly tell it to me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen blouses and thirty changes of garments.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Samson said unto them, "I will put forth a riddle unto you. And if you can declare it within seven days of the feast and find it out, I will give you thirty shirts and thirty changes of garments:
NET Bible
Samson said to them, "I will give you a riddle. If you really can solve it during the seven days the party lasts, I will give you thirty linen robes and thirty sets of clothes.
New Heart English Bible
Samson said to them, "Let me now put forth a riddle to you. If you can explain it to me within the seven days of the feast, and figure it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothing.
The Emphasized Bible
And Samson said unto them, I pray you let me put you forth a riddle, - if ye, tell, it me, within the seven days of the banquet, and find it out, then will I give you thirty linen wraps and thirty changes of raiment;
Webster
And Samson said to them, I will now propose a riddle to you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
World English Bible
Samson said to them, "Let me tell you a riddle now. If you can declare it to me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothing;
Youngs Literal Translation
And Samson saith to them, 'Let me, I pray you, put forth to you a riddle; if ye certainly declare it to me in the seven days of the banquet, and have found it out, then I have given to you thirty linen shirts, and thirty changes of garments;
Themes
Feasts » Riddles propounded at
Marriage » Celebrated » For seven days
Interlinear
Nagad
Nagad
Sheba`
Yowm
Matsa'
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 14:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samson Marries
11
The Philistines saw him. They sent thirty companions to stay with him.
12 Then Samson said to them, “Let me now
Names
Cross References
Genesis 45:22
Joseph gave some new clothes to each of his brothers. He gave Benjamin five new outfits and three hundred pieces of silver.
Ezekiel 17:2
Son of man, tell this riddle. Give this illustration to the nation of Israel.
1 Kings 10:1
The queen of Sheba heard of Solomon's fame. She traveled to Jerusalem to test him with difficult questions.
2 Kings 5:5
The king said: Go to the king of Israel and take this letter to him. Naaman departed. He took thirty thousand pieces of silver, six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of fine clothes.
2 Kings 5:22
Nothing is wrong, answered Gehazi. But my master sent me to tell you that just now two members of the group of prophets in the hill country of Ephraim arrived. He would like you to give them three thousand pieces of silver and two changes of fine clothes.
Proverbs 1:6
This will help him understand a proverb and the interpretation as well as the words of the wise and their riddles.
Genesis 29:27-28
Finish the week of wedding festivities with this daughter. Then we will give you the other one too. But you will have to work for me another seven years.
2 Chronicles 7:8
Then Solomon and all Israel celebrated the Festival of Booths. A very large crowd came from the territory between the border of Hamath and the River of Egypt.
Psalm 49:4
I will incline my ear (turn my attention) to a proverb. I will explain my riddle with the music of a harp.
Ezekiel 20:49
Then I said: Oh no! Lord Jehovah, no! The people already say that I am only telling stories (a figure of speech or a parable).
Matthew 6:19
Do not accumulate large amounts of wealth on earth. This is where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal.
Matthew 13:13
I speak to them in illustrations (stories) (parables) (allegories), because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear. They just do not understand.
Matthew 13:34
Jesus spoke with illustrations to the crowds. He did not speak anything without using illustrations.
Matthew 27:28
They took off his clothes and dressed him in a scarlet robe.
Mark 14:51-52
A young man followed him. He was wearing a linen cloth over his naked body. They tried to grab him.
Luke 14:7
He spoke an illustration to the invited guests. He noticed they chose from the most important seats. So he said to them:
John 16:29
His disciples said: See now you speak plainly and use no figurative language.
1 Corinthians 13:12
For now we see in a mirror dimly, and then we will see face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known.
James 5:2
Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten.