5 pairs
In Judges 14:6, the Spirit of the Lord empowers Samson to tear a lion apart with his bare hands. Similarly, in 1 Samuel 17:34-37, David recounts how the Lord delivered him from the paw of the lion and the bear, attributing his strength to God's intervention.
Thematic focusDivine Empowerment, God's Deliverance.
Judges 14:8-9 describes Samson eating honey from the carcass of a lion, which is contrary to the Levitical law in Leviticus 11:27 that declares touching a carcass unclean. This highlights Samson's disregard for the Nazirite vow and the law.
Thematic focusUncleanliness, Nazirite Vow.
Judges 14:14 presents Samson's riddle, which requires insight to understand. Proverbs 1:6 speaks of understanding proverbs and riddles, emphasizing the value of wisdom and discernment.
Thematic focusWisdom, Understanding.
In Judges 14:19, the Spirit of the Lord comes powerfully upon Samson, enabling him to defeat thirty men. Similarly, in 1 Samuel 11:6, the Spirit of God comes upon Saul, empowering him to lead Israel to victory. Both instances show the Spirit's role in empowering leaders for deliverance.
Thematic focusHoly Spirit, Leadership, Deliverance.
Judges 14:20 notes that Samson's wife was given to his companion, which sets the stage for the events in Judges 15:2, where Samson's anger leads to further conflict with the Philistines. This highlights the theme of personal vendetta and its consequences.
Thematic focusConflict, Retribution.