4 occurrences

'Weak' in the Bible

Samson said to her, "If they tie me up with seven fresh bowstrings that have not been dried, I will become weak and be just like any other man."

Verse ConceptsWeakness, PhysicalTying Up

He said to her, "If they tie me tightly with brand new ropes that have never been used, I will become weak and be just like any other man."

Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofUnused

Delilah said to Samson, "Up to now you have deceived me and told me lies. Tell me how you can be subdued." He said to her, "If you weave the seven braids of my hair into the fabric on the loom and secure it with the pin, I will become weak and be like any other man."

Verse ConceptsSpinning And WeavingTying Updreadlocks

Finally he told her his secret. He said to her, "My hair has never been cut, for I have been dedicated to God from the time I was conceived. If my head were shaved, my strength would leave me; I would become weak, and be just like all other men."

Verse ConceptsAbstinenceAsceticism, People PracticingBeardsHairsHeadsKnivesShavingYielding To TemptationSeparated To GodLong HairFrom The WombHair

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