Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Judges 14:13
But if ye cannot declare [it] me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
13. The loss of the wager would leave the thirty companions practically naked; no wonder they express themselves strongly in Jdg 14:15!
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
But if ye cannot declare it unto me,…. Explain the riddle in the space of time allowed:
then shall ye give me thirty sheets, and thirty change of garments; so many shirts and suits of apparel:
and they said unto him, put forth thy riddle that we may hear it; not thereby to judge whether they would agree to his proposals, but hereby suggesting that they accepted his terms and conditions, either to give or receive the above premium, if they did or did not hit on the explanation of the riddle.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Jdg 14:13. Thirty sheets These were vestments of linen, which were worn next the flesh. See Mat 27:59. Mar 14:51. & Braunius de Vestit. Sacerd. Heb. lib. cap. 7.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Jdg 14:13 But if ye cannot declare [it] me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
Ver. 13. Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it. ] Et intelligemus illud, that is, by expounding it we will manifest that we understand it: so Junius. Carnal men are too confident of their own abilities: but can no more understand gospel mysteries, than a swain can the profundities of the mathematics: they can judge no better of them than a blind man can do of colours, or a sick man of food. 1Co 2:14-15
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Reciprocal: Mat 13:24 – put