Delilah

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Definition

Delilah was a Philistine woman who was loved by Samson, but was not his wife.

Delilah loved money more than she loved Samson.
The Philistines bribed Delilah to trick Samson into telling her how he could be made weak. When his strength was gone, the Philistines captured him.

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(See also: bribe, Philistines, Samson)

Bible References

Judges 16:4-5
Judges 16:6-7
Judges 16:10
Judges 16:18

Word Data

Strong’s: H1807

People and places

Delilah

In other dictionaries

Read “Delilah” in the 4 dictionaries

DelilahEaston’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
DelilahInternational Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Delilah, or DelilahSmith’s Bible Dictionary

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