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Lehi
Translate this place the same way you translated it in Judges 15:9.
Yahweh's Spirit came on him in power
The phrase "came on him" refers to help that Yahweh gave Samson. AT: "Yahweh's spirit added powerful strength to Samson" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
ropes on his arms became like burnt flax
The ropes are compared to burnt flax because they were very easy for Samson to break. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)
flax
fibers from the flax plant used for making threads and cloth