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Berean Standard Bible

“Then she called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When Samson awoke from his sleep, he thought, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.”

Judges 16:20

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Samson, a judge set apart to God from birth, has repeatedly compromised his vow and is now in the company of Delilah. After she presses him, he reveals the secret of his strength, and she has his hair cut while he sleeps.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then she called out, “Samson, the Philistines are here!” When Samson awoke from his sleep, he thought, “I will escape as I did before and shake myself free.” But he did not know that the LORD had departed from him.

World English Bible (WEB)

She said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” He awoke out of his sleep, and said, “I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free.” But he didn’t know that Yahweh had departed from him.

King James Version (KJV)

And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. And he wist not that the LORD was departed from him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And she said, The Philistines are upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times, and shake myself free. But he knew not that Jehovah was departed from him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then she said, The Philistines are on you, Samson. And awaking from his sleep, he said, I will go out as at other times, shaking myself free. But he was not conscious that the Lord had gone from him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y díjole: ¡Samsón, los Filisteos sobre ti! Y luego que despertó él de su sueño, se dijo: Esta vez saldré como las otras, y me escaparé: no sabiendo que Jehová ya se había de él apartado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces ella gritó: «¡Los filisteos están aquí para capturarte, Sansón!». Él despertó y pensó: «Haré como antes: me desharé de ellos». Pero no se había dado cuenta de que el Señor se había apartado de él.

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