And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him; and we will give thee every one of us eleven hundred pieces of silver.(Judges 16:5)

And Delilah said to Samson, Tell me, I pray thee, wherein thy great strength lieth, and wherewith thou mightest be bound to afflict thee.(Judges 16:6)

And Samson said unto her, If they bind me with seven green withes that were never dried, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.(Judges 16:7)

Now there were men lying in wait, abiding with her in the chamber. And she said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he brake the withes, as a thread of tow is broken when it toucheth the fire. So his strength was not known.(Judges 16:9)

And Delilah said unto Samson, Behold, thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: now tell me, I pray thee, wherewith thou mightest be bound.(Judges 16:10)

And he said unto her, If they bind me fast with new ropes that never were occupied, then shall I be weak, and be as another man.(Judges 16:11)