Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Samson said to them, “Since you’ve acted like this, I swear that I won’t stop until I get my revenge on you.” New Living Translation “Because you did this,” Samson vowed, “I won’t rest until I take my revenge on you!” English Standard Version And Samson said to them, “If this is what you do, I swear I will be avenged on you, and after that I will quit.” Berean Standard Bible And Samson told them, “Because you have done this, I will not rest until I have taken vengeance upon you.” King James Bible And Samson said unto them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. New King James Version Samson said to them, “Since you would do a thing like this, I will surely take revenge on you, and after that I will cease.” New American Standard Bible Then Samson said to them, “If this is how you act, I will certainly take revenge on you, and only after that will I stop.” NASB 1995 Samson said to them, “Since you act like this, I will surely take revenge on you, but after that I will quit.” NASB 1977 And Samson said to them, “Since you act like this, I will surely take revenge on you, but after that I will quit.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Samson said to them, “If you act like this, then I will surely take revenge on you, but after that I will cease.” Amplified Bible Samson said to them, “If this is the way you act, be certain that I will take revenge on you, and [only] after that I will stop.” Christian Standard Bible Then Samson told them, “Because you did this, I swear that I won’t rest until I have taken vengeance on you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Samson told them, “Because you did this, I swear that I won’t rest until I have taken vengeance on you.” American Standard Version And Samson said unto them, If ye do after this manner, surely I will be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. Contemporary English Version When Samson found out what they had done, he went to them and said, "You killed them! And I won't rest until I get even with you." English Revised Version And Samson said unto them, If ye do after this manner, surely I will be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. GOD'S WORD® Translation Samson said to them, "If that's how you're going to act, I'll get even with you before I stop." Good News Translation Samson told them, "So this is how you act! I swear that I won't stop until I pay you back!" International Standard Version Samson replied to them, "Because you did this, I'm not going to stop until I get my revenge against you!" Majority Standard Bible And Samson told them, ?Because you have done this, I will not rest until I have taken vengeance upon you.? NET Bible Samson said to them, "Because you did this, I will get revenge against you before I quit fighting." New Heart English Bible Samson said to them, "Because you did this, I will surely take revenge on you, and after that I will cease." Webster's Bible Translation And Samson said to them, Though ye have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. World English Bible Samson said to them, “If you behave like this, surely I will take revenge on you, and after that I will cease.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Samson says to them, “Though you do thus, nevertheless I am avenged on you, and afterward I cease!” Young's Literal Translation And Samson saith to them, 'Though ye do thus, nevertheless I am avenged on you, and afterwards I cease!' Smith's Literal Translation And Samson will say to them, If ye will do according to this, if I was avenged by you, and afterward I will desist. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Samson said to them: Although you have done this, yet will I be revenged of you, and then I will be quiet. Catholic Public Domain Version And Samson said to them, “Even though you have done this, I will still fulfill vengeance against you, and then I will be quieted.” New American Bible Samson said to them, “If this is how you act, I will not stop until I have taken revenge on you.” New Revised Standard Version Samson said to them, “If this is what you do, I swear I will not stop until I have taken revenge on you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Samson said to them, Because you have done this, I will be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Samson said to them: “Even if you will do so, I am going to be avenged of you and then I will cease!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Samson said unto them: 'If ye do after this manner, surely I will be avenged of you, and after that I will cease.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Sampson said to them, Though ye may have dealt thus with her, verily I will be avenged of you, and afterwards I will cease. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Samson's Revenge…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.… Cross References Judges 16:28 Then Samson called out to the LORD: “O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.” 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, 1 Samuel 24:12 May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you. 1 Samuel 25:33 Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. 1 Samuel 26:10 David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. 2 Samuel 22:48 the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, 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.” Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” Matthew 5:38-39 You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. Luke 18:7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? 1 Thessalonians 4:6 and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you. Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” Treasury of Scripture And Samson said to them, Though you have done this, yet will I be avenged of you, and after that I will cease. though Judges 14:4,19 But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel… Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Jump to Previous Act Acted Afterwards Avenged Cease End Manner Nevertheless Payment Quit Revenge Samson Stop Surely Swear Won't You'veJump to Next Act Acted Afterwards Avenged Cease End Manner Nevertheless Payment Quit Revenge Samson Stop Surely Swear Won't You'veJudges 15 1. Samson is denied his wife3. He burns the Philistines' corn with foxes and firebrands 6. His wife and her father are burnt by the Philistines 8. Samson smites them hip and thigh 9. He is bound by the men of Judah, and delivered to the Philistines 14. He kills them with a jawbone 18. God makes the fountain En-hakkore for him in Lehi And Samson told them Samson, a judge of Israel, is speaking to the Philistines. This reflects his role as a leader and deliverer of Israel, chosen by God to begin the deliverance from Philistine oppression (Judges 13:5). His communication with the Philistines highlights the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, a dominant theme in the book of Judges. Because you have done this I will not rest until I have taken vengeance upon you Persons / Places / Events 1. SamsonA judge of Israel known for his extraordinary strength, which was a gift from God. He was a Nazirite, dedicated to God from birth, and his life was marked by personal struggles and conflicts with the Philistines. 2. Philistines A group of people who were enemies of Israel during the time of the Judges. They oppressed the Israelites and were often in conflict with them. 3. Vengeance The act of taking revenge. In this context, Samson is responding to a personal wrong done to him by the Philistines, which involved the burning of his wife and her father. Teaching Points The Consequences of Personal VengeanceSamson's desire for revenge highlights the human tendency to take matters into our own hands. This often leads to a cycle of violence and retribution, which can have devastating consequences. Trusting in God's Justice As believers, we are called to trust in God's perfect justice rather than seeking our own revenge. This requires faith and patience, knowing that God sees all and will act in His perfect timing. The Dangers of Anger Samson's anger led him to act impulsively. Anger, when not controlled, can lead to sin and further complications. We must learn to manage our emotions and seek God's guidance in times of conflict. The Role of the Holy Spirit Samson's strength was a gift from God, symbolizing the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome challenges and live according to God's will.(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."Verse 7. - And Samson said, etc. There are two ways of understanding Samson's speech: one, with the A.V., as meaning to say that though the Philistines had taken his part, and repudiated all fellowship in the shameful deed of the Thimnathite and her father, yet he would have his full revenge upon them; the other, translating the particle in its more common sense of if, makes him say, "If this is the way you treat me, be sure I will not cease till I have had my full revenge." This is perhaps on the whole the most probable meaning. It still leaves it uncertain whether the Philistines meant to do Samson justice, or to do him an additional injury, by putting his wife and her father to death. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Samsonשִׁמְשׁ֔וֹן (šim·šō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8123: Samson -- a deliverer of Israel told them, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Because אִֽם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you have done תַּעֲשׂ֖וּן (ta·‘ă·śūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 6213: To do, make this, כָּזֹ֑את (kā·zōṯ) Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, I will not rest אֶחְדָּֽל׃ (’eḥ·dāl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle until כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I have taken vengeance נִקַּ֥מְתִּי (niq·qam·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5358: To grudge, avenge, punish upon you.” בָכֶ֖ם (ḇā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew Links Judges 15:7 NIVJudges 15:7 NLT Judges 15:7 ESV Judges 15:7 NASB Judges 15:7 KJV Judges 15:7 BibleApps.com Judges 15:7 Biblia Paralela Judges 15:7 Chinese Bible Judges 15:7 French Bible Judges 15:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 15:7 Samson said to them If you do (Jd Judg. 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