What was the first thing Samson told Delilah would make him as weak as any other man?
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Correct answer: Being bound with seven fresh bowstrings
Samson first attempted to deceive Delilah by claiming that seven fresh bowstrings (or withes) that had not been dried would subdue him. When she tested this, he easily snapped them.
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