Judges 16:29

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,”

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BSBPD

“And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house rested, and leaned upon them, the one with his right hand, and the other with his left.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Samson turneth aside <FI>to<Fi> the two middle pillars, on which the house is established, and on which it is supported, <FI>to<Fi> the one with his right hand, and one with his left;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Judges 16:29 — 1 related verse from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Samuel 16:14After the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him.

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