יָמַשׁ
ya.mash
H3237
H:V
Hebrew
to feel
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Hebrew
Language
ya.mash describes Samson's request to be brought into contact with the pillars supporting the house.
The attested use describes Samson directing the youth holding his hand to bring him into contact with the pillars on which the house rests, so that he may lean on them.
Senses in use
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Bring into contact with the pillars · dominant
In Judges 16:26, the Hiphil imperative addresses the youth holding Samson's hand in a request concerning the pillars supporting the house. The APB renders the clause, "Release me and let me feel the pillars on which the house rests," followed by Samson's purpose of leaning on them.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Judges 16:26, the APB presents the request as "let me feel the pillars,".