Judges 13:25The Spirit of Yahweh began to move him in Mahaneh Dan, between Zorah and Eshtaol.
The setting
Hill country between modern Zorah and Eshtaol, Israel. ~1100 BC. Young Samson feels divine stirring...
The emotion here: recording the mysterious beginning of something powerful
The original word
pa'am (פעם) — to thrust, impel, like a heartbeat or sudden movement
Why it matters
Mahaneh Dan means 'camp of Dan' — the Danites were still landless, living in temporary settlements
Read with care
What most readers miss in Judges 13:25
This is the FIRST time the Spirit moves Samson — before any supernatural strength is displayed
Common misconceptionPeople think Samson's strength was always 'on.' But the Spirit 'began' to move him — it was a process, not instant supernatural power.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Judges 13:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Judges 13:25 comes from the book of Judges, written during the judges period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is prophetic. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include calling, empowerment. Notable phrases: Spirit of Yahweh began to move.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
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— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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