Judges 15:7
Judges 15:7 in Multiple Translations
And Samson told them, “Because you have done this, I will not rest until I have taken vengeance upon you.”
¶ And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.
And Samson said unto them, If ye do after this manner, surely I will be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.
And Samson said to them, If you go on like this, truly I will take my full payment from you; and that will be the end of it.
Samson told them, “If this is the way you're going to act, then I won't stop until I take my revenge on you!”
And Samson saide vnto them, Though yee haue done this, yet wil I be auenged of you, and then I wil cease.
And Samson saith to them, 'Though ye do thus, nevertheless I am avenged on you, and afterwards I cease!'
Samson said to them, “If you behave like this, surely I will take revenge on you, and after that I will cease.”
And Samson said to them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.
But Samson said to them: Although you have done this, yet will I be revenged of you, and then I will be quiet.
Samson found out about that, and he said to them, “Because you have done this, I will not stop until I get revenge on you!”
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Judges 15:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
לָ/הֶם֙
שִׁמְשׁ֔וֹן
אִֽם
תַּעֲשׂ֖וּ/ן
כָּ/זֹ֑את
כִּ֛י
אִם
נִקַּ֥מְתִּי
בָ/כֶ֖ם
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
אֶחְדָּֽל
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָ/הֶם֙
Prep | Suff
שִׁמְשׁ֔וֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
Samson
N-proper
אִֽם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
תַּעֲשׂ֖וּ/ן
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
כָּ/זֹ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Prep | Pron
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
נִקַּ֥מְתִּי
nâqam
H5358
to avenge
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
בָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Conj | Adv
אֶחְדָּֽל
châdal
H2308
to cease
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 15:7
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לָ/הֶם֙
""
Prep | Suff
שִׁמְשׁ֔וֹן
Shimshôwn
H8123
"Samson"
N-proper
Samson, meaning like the sun, was a Danite and a judge of Israel for 20 years. He was a Nazarite for life, and his story is first mentioned in Judges 13:24, where he is described as the son of Manoah.
Definition: A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.13.24; son of: Manoah (H4495); married to Delilah (H1807) Also named: Sampsōn (Σαμψών "Samson" G4546) § Samson = "like the sun" a Danite, son of Manoah, a Nazarite for life, and a judge of Israel for 20 years
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Samson. See also: Judges 13:24; Judges 15:16; Judges 16:30.
אִֽם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
תַּעֲשׂ֖וּ/ן
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp | Suff
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
כָּ/זֹ֑את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Prep | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
כִּ֛י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
נִקַּ֥מְתִּי
nâqam
H5358
"to avenge"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to avenge or punish, often used to describe God's justice, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:43 where God avenges His people.
Definition: 1) to avenge, take vengeance, revenge, avenge oneself, be avenged, be punished 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to avenge, take vengeance 1a2) to entertain revengeful feelings 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to avenge oneself 1b2) to suffer vengeance 1c) (Piel) to avenge 1d) (Hophal) to be avenged, vengeance be taken (for blood) 1e) (Hithpael) to avenge oneself
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: avenge(-r, self), punish, revenge (self), [idiom] surely, take vengeance. See also: Genesis 4:15; Esther 8:13; Psalms 8:3.
בָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/אַחַ֥ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Conj | Adv
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
אֶחְדָּֽל
châdal
H2308
"to cease"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
To cease means to stop or end something, like when God told the Israelites to cease work on the Sabbath in Exodus 20:10. It can also mean to be idle or lacking. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a change in action or behavior.
Definition: 1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease, come to an end 1a2) to cease, leave off
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. See also: Genesis 11:8; 2 Chronicles 18:14; Psalms 36:4.
Study Notes — Judges 15:7
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- Judges 15:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 15:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 15:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 15:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 15:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 15:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 15:7
- Sermons on Judges 15:7
Context — Samson’s Revenge
5Then he lit the torches and released the foxes into the standing grain of the Philistines, burning up the piles of grain and the standing grain, as well as the vineyards and olive groves.
6“Who did this?” the Philistines demanded. “It was Samson, the son-in-law of the Timnite,” they were told. “For his wife was given to his companion.” So the Philistines went up and burned her and her father to death.
7And Samson told them, “Because you have done this, I will not rest until I have taken vengeance upon you.”
8And he struck them ruthlessly with a great slaughter, and then went down and stayed in the cave at the rock of Etam. 9Then the Philistines went up, camped in Judah, and deployed themselves near the town of Lehi.Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 14:4 | (Now his father and mother did not know this was from the LORD, who was seeking an occasion to move against the Philistines; for at that time the Philistines were ruling over Israel.) |
| 2 | Romans 12:19 | Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” |
| 3 | Judges 14:19 | Then the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, killed thirty of their men, took their apparel, and gave their clothes to those who had solved the riddle. And burning with anger, Samson returned to his father’s house, |
Judges 15:7 Summary
In Judges 15:7, Samson tells the Philistines that he will not rest until he has taken vengeance upon them for killing his wife and her father. This shows that Samson is a strong and determined leader who wants to protect his people and seek justice. However, as Christians, we are called to trust God to avenge us and bring justice, rather than taking matters into our own hands (Romans 12:19, Hebrews 10:30). We can learn from Samson's example by standing up for what is right and fighting against injustice, but also by trusting God to guide us and bring justice in His time (Psalm 37:7-9, Proverbs 20:22).
Frequently Asked Questions
What motivated Samson to seek vengeance in Judges 15:7?
Samson's motivation for seeking vengeance was the brutal murder of his wife and her father by the Philistines, as seen in Judges 15:6, which is reminiscent of the cycle of violence in Judges 14:19-20 and the importance of avenging the innocent in Deuteronomy 19:6-13.
Is Samson's desire for vengeance in Judges 15:7 in line with biblical teachings?
While the Bible does teach about the importance of justice and avenging the innocent, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:35 and Romans 12:19, Samson's personal vendetta is not entirely in line with the biblical principle of leaving vengeance to God, as stated in Romans 12:19 and Hebrews 10:30.
How does Samson's statement in Judges 15:7 reflect his character?
Samson's statement in Judges 15:7 reveals his strong sense of justice and his willingness to take matters into his own hands, which is consistent with his character as a judge and a leader in Israel, as seen in Judges 13:5 and Judges 14:4.
What can we learn from Samson's response to the Philistines in Judges 15:7?
We can learn about the importance of standing up for what is right and seeking justice, but also about the dangers of letting personal feelings of anger and revenge guide our actions, as warned in Ephesians 4:26-27 and James 1:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some situations in my life where I feel the need to take revenge or seek justice, and how can I respond in a way that honors God?
- How can I balance my desire for justice with the biblical principle of leaving vengeance to God, as seen in Romans 12:19?
- What are some ways that I can, like Samson, stand up for what is right and fight against injustice in my community, as encouraged in Isaiah 1:17 and Micah 6:8?
- In what ways can I trust God to avenge me and bring justice, rather than taking matters into my own hands, as seen in Psalm 37:7-9 and Proverbs 20:22?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 15:7
And Samson said unto them,.... After they had burnt his wife and her father in their dwelling house, by which they thought to appease him, being afraid of him: though ye have done this, yet will I be
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 15:7
And Samson said unto them Though ye have done this yet will I be avenged of you and after that I will And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 15:7
Whereby it appears, that it was not his private injuries, but the public, which he did revenge.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 15:7
Judges 15:7 And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.Ver. 7. Though ye have done this, yet, &c.] Here he protesteth that he was no way satisfied with, what they had done to his wife and her father; because not in a way of justice, but out of rage and fury for the loss of their grain. He would further have his pennyworths of them as a public person set up by God for the purpose to take vengeance upon an ungodly nation. "And after that," saith he, "I will cease," viz., till next time: and till I see good to begin again. Tremelius rendereth it, Siccine facturi estis? Is this your manner of dealing? q.d., You would surely serve me in like sort if I were in your hands: but I will be on the bones of you shortly. They are an angry man’ s words, and therefore short and cutted.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 15:7
(7) Though ye have done this.—The rendering of these words is involved in the same obscurity as other details of the narrative. They may mean, “If ye act thus, then will I be avenged on you before I have done;” and perhaps the verse implies, “as long as you avenge yourselves, I mean to retaliate.”
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 15:7
SAMSON’S REVENGE OF HIS WIFE’S DEATH, Judges 15:6-8. 6. Burnt her and her father with fire — This was the first outburst of popular indignation and fury.
Sermons on Judges 15:7
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Samson #2 - First Warfare by Andrew Foster | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not taking sin lightly and avoiding the temptation to pursue revival and deliverance in our own terms. He refers to the st |
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Questions/answers on the Interpretation of Old Testament Scriptures by James Blaine Chapman | James Blaine Chapman addresses various questions from the Bible, shedding light on misunderstood passages and providing insightful explanations. From Noah's unintentional vice to t |
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The Restraining Power of the Holy Ghost by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Nabal from the Bible. David sends his men to Nabal's house during shearing time to ask for provisions for his hungry a |
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(Genesis) Genesis 34:31 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following the teachings of Romans 12 for Christians today. He explains that seeking revenge or taking vengeance goes again |
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Die Feinde Des Evangeliums Sollen Abgeschnitten Werden (German) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, a young man shares his personal testimony of being freed from prison and his desire for forgiveness from his father. He believes that if he sees white bags hanging |
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Placing Your Enemies in the Hands of God by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of listening to God's word in order to receive His blessings. He tells a story using the imagery of different trees represent |
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Anger Management by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Moses and the Israelites in the wilderness. He emphasizes how Moses became angry with the people when they complained and rebelle |