5 occurrences

'Explain' in the Bible

“Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can explain it to me during the seven days of the feast and figure it out, I will give you 30 linen garments and 30 changes of clothes.

Verse ConceptsClothSevenThirtySeven DaysPeople Giving ClothesPartying

But if you can’t explain it to me, you must give me 30 linen garments and 30 changes of clothes.”“Tell us your riddle,” they replied. “Let’s hear it.”

Verse ConceptsThirty

So he said to them:Out of the eater came something to eat,and out of the strong came something sweet.After three days, they were unable to explain the riddle.

Verse ConceptsStrength Of AnimalsAnimals Eating PeopleSweetness

On the fourth day they said to Samson’s wife, “Persuade your husband to explain the riddle to us, or we will burn you and your father’s household to death. Did you invite us here to rob us?”

Verse ConceptsEnticementThe Fourth Day Of The WeekBurning PeopleEnticingBecoming PoorDay 4

So Samson’s wife came to him, weeping, and said, “You hate me and don’t love me! You told my people the riddle, but haven’t explained it to me.”“Look,” he said, “I haven’t even explained it to my father or mother, so why should I explain it to you?”

Verse ConceptsCryingPeople Mourning CatastropheThose Who Did Not TellHating Individuals

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