Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him.

New American Standard Bible

But Samson’s wife was given to his companion who had been his friend.

King James Version

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

International Standard Version

and Samson's wife went to the best man at his wedding.

A Conservative Version

But Samson's wife was [given] to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

American Standard Version

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

Amplified

But Samson’s wife was given to his companion who had been his friend.

Bible in Basic English

But Samson's wife was given to the friend who had been his best man.

Darby Translation

And Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had been his best man.

Julia Smith Translation

And Samson's wife will be to his companion who was friend to him.

King James 2000

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his best man.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And Samson's wife was [given] to his companion who [was] his best man.

Modern King James verseion

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had served as his friend.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But Samson's wife was given to one of his companions that bare him company.

NET Bible

Samson's bride was then given to his best man.

New Heart English Bible

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, who had been his friend.

The Emphasized Bible

And the wife of Samson was given unto his companion who had served him as his friend.

Webster

But Samson's wife was given to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

World English Bible

But Samson's wife was [given] to his companion, whom he had used as his friend.

Youngs Literal Translation

and Samson's wife becometh his companion's, who is his friend.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But Samson's
שׁמשׁון 
Shimshown 
Usage: 38

נשׁים אשּׁה 
'ishshah 
Usage: 780

מרע 
merea` 
Usage: 7

References

American

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Context Readings

Samson Marries

19 The Spirit of the Lord took control of him, and he went down to Ashkelon and killed 30 of their men. He stripped them and gave their clothes to those who had explained the riddle. In a rage, Samson returned to his father’s house, 20 and his wife was given to one of the men who had accompanied him.



Cross References

Judges 15:2

“I was sure you hated her,” her father said, “so I gave her to one of the men who accompanied you. Isn’t her younger sister more beautiful than she is? Why not take her instead?”

John 3:29

He who has the bride is the groom. But the groom’s friend, who stands by and listens for him, rejoices greatly at the groom’s voice. So this joy of mine is complete.

Judges 15:6

Then the Philistines asked, “Who did this?”

They were told, “It was Samson, the Timnite’s son-in-law, because he has taken Samson’s wife and given her to another man.” So the Philistines went to her and her father and burned them to death.

Psalm 55:12-13

Now it is not an enemy who insults me—
otherwise I could bear it;
it is not a foe who rises up against me—
otherwise I could hide from him.

Jeremiah 9:5

Each one betrays his friend;
no one tells the truth.
They have taught their tongues to speak lies;
they wear themselves out doing wrong.

Micah 7:5

Do not rely on a friend;
don’t trust in a close companion.
Seal your mouth
from the woman who lies in your arms.

Matthew 26:49-50

So he went right up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

John 13:18

I’m not speaking about all of you; I know those I have chosen. But the Scripture must be fulfilled: The one who eats My bread has raised his heel against Me.

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