David Davidovich
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Okay, the Jewish members dropped out of their version of this thread when we got to the part about the animals; the Jehovah's Witnesses decided not to address the version of this thread addressed to them, however, this version is addressed to Christians only.
Therefore, could Christians explain to me their understanding of the account of Samson in the book of Judges 13:1 through 16:31? Because not too long ago, I read the entire account actually for the first time after watching a scathing video criticism about Samson, however, my Bible reading raised more questions than I had before. So, I would appreciate it if you could answer my questions about this.
Some of my question were answred with satisfaction in the Jewish version of this thread, so rather than starting with Jugdes 14:1 my first question in this thread will start wtth Judges 14:5-6:
Okay, isn't that a bit violent? Couldn't Samson have just punched the lion and knocked it out with his super strength? Also, couldn't the 'spirit of the lord' have just guided Samson with a more humane way of stopping this wild animal?
Therefore, could Christians explain to me their understanding of the account of Samson in the book of Judges 13:1 through 16:31? Because not too long ago, I read the entire account actually for the first time after watching a scathing video criticism about Samson, however, my Bible reading raised more questions than I had before. So, I would appreciate it if you could answer my questions about this.
Some of my question were answred with satisfaction in the Jewish version of this thread, so rather than starting with Jugdes 14:1 my first question in this thread will start wtth Judges 14:5-6:
5 Samson went down to Timnah together with his father and mother. As they approached the vineyards of Timnah, suddenly a young lion came roaring toward him. 6 The Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon him so that he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as he might have torn a young goat. But he told neither his father nor his mother what he had done.
Okay, isn't that a bit violent? Couldn't Samson have just punched the lion and knocked it out with his super strength? Also, couldn't the 'spirit of the lord' have just guided Samson with a more humane way of stopping this wild animal?