Edwards on Samson

Peter J. Leithart
October 3, 2003
Category: Bible - OT - Judges

In his Miscellanies, Edwards has some fascinatingly positive things to say about Samson. For example:

In Judg xvi. 1, 2, we have an account how Samson loved a harlot, and from his love to her exposed himself to be compassed round by his enemies. So the prophecies represent the Messiah as loving a sinful people, and from love seeking such a people to be his spouse, as that which occasions his suffering from his enemies.

Later Samson was betrayed by “Delilah, his false spouse or companion,” as Jesus was.


Article printed from Peter J. Leithart: http://www.leithart.com

URL to article: http://www.leithart.com/2003/10/03/edwards-on-samson/

URLs in this post:

[1] Facebook: http://www.leithart.com/2003/10/03/edwards-on-samson/?share=facebook