Judges 16:28
“And Samson called unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray thee, and strengthen me, I pray thee, only this once, O God, that I may be at once avenged of the Philistines for my two eyes.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Samson called unto the Lord,.... In an ejaculatory manner, by mental prayer; though he might possibly express it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
At once avenged - “i. e. with one final revenge.” These words do not breathe the spirit of the Gospel, but they express…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Judges 16:22-31
Though the last stage of Samson's life was inglorious, and one could wish there were a veil drawn over it, yet this…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that I may be at once avenged A questionable rendering; follow the mg., that I may be avenged … for one of my two eyes.…
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