The name 'Delilah' is often associated with which meaning in Hebrew or Arabic roots?
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Correct answer: Dainty or Languishing
The name Delilah is related to the root meaning 'to languish' or 'to be weak/dainty.' Paradoxically, while her name suggests weakness, she was the one who overcame the strongest man in Israel.
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- What happened to Delilah after Samson was captured, according to the Book of Judges?
- Which Philistine god were the lords celebrating when they brought Samson out of prison to entertain them?
- How many times did Samson lie to Delilah about the source of his strength before telling the truth?
- In the account of Delilah, what specifically caused the Lord to depart from Samson?
- Delilah's story is found in which chapter of the Book of Judges?
- True or False: The Bible explicitly states that Delilah was a Philistine.