Judges 15:14

And when he came unto Lehi, the Philistines shouted against him: and the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him, and the cords that were upon his arms became as flax that was burnt with fire, and his bands loosed from off his hands.

Cross-references

Judges 3:10 Parallel

In Judges 3:10, the Spirit empowers Othniel for deliverance — the same empowerment seen here with Samson.

Judges 14:6 Parallel

In Judges 14:6, the Spirit came on Samson to tear a lion — same divine empowerment that breaks ropes here.

In Judges 14:19, the Spirit again empowered Samson to kill 30 men — same pattern of supernatural strength from God.

Judges 16:9 Parallel

In Judges 16:9, Samson snaps fresh bowstrings binding him — another instance of breaking physical restraints.

In Judges 16:12, Samson breaks new ropes like a thread — essentially the same feat as here, showing his strength.

Judges 6:34 Parallel

In Judges 6:34, the Spirit of the LORD clothes Gideon for battle — the same empowerment Samson receives here to break his bonds.

Judges 16:24 Historical context

Judges 16:24 shows Philistines celebrating Samson's capture — a later echo of their hostility seen in their shout here.

Exodus 14:3 Parallel

In Exodus 14:3, Pharaoh mistakenly thinks Israel is trapped — just as the Philistines here think they have Samson bound, only to be defeated.

Job 20:5 Parallel

Job 20:5 says the wicked's joy is short — the Philistines' shout of triumph here is immediately followed by Samson's deliverance.

Micah 7:8 Allusion

Micah 7:8 declares the enemy should not rejoice because the fallen will rise — exactly what happens as Samson breaks free.

Hebrews 11:34 summarizes the exploits of faith, including being made strong out of weakness — exactly what happens when the Spirit rushes on Samson here.