Judges 16:8

King James Version (KJV)

Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

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6 And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.

7 And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withs that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.

8 Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.

9 Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withs, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.

10 And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.

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Judges 16:8 in every translation

KJV King James Version: Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withs which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
WEB World English Bible: Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: So the lords of the Philistines brought her seven fresh bowstrings that had not been dried, and she tied him up with them.
ASV American Standard Version: Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven green withes which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And the princes of the Philistines bring up to her seven green withs which have not been dried, and she bindeth him with them.
DBY Darby Translation: Then the lords of the Philistines brought up to her seven fresh cords which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.
WBS Webster Bible: Then the lords of the Philistines brought to her seven green withs, which had not been dried, and she bound him with them.