Judges 14:12

KJV

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:

— Judges 14:12, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Judges Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Samson demands a Philistine woman from Timnah as his wife, against his parents' wishes, though God is orchestrating events. At the wedding feast, Samson poses a riddle about the lion and honey; the thirty companions threaten his wife to get …

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Other Translations

ASV

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;

YLT

And Samson saith to them, `Let me, I pray you, put forth to you a riddle; if ye certainly declare it to me <FI>in<Fi> the seven days of the banquet, and have found <FI>it<Fi> out, then I have given to you thirty linen shirts, and thirty changes of garments;

BBE

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;

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