unfoldingWord_en_tn/jdg/15/01.md

# He said to himself

This refers to thinking. AT: "He thought to himself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# I will go to my wife's room

Samson intended to sleep with his wife. This can be stated clearly. AT: "I will go to my wife's room, so we may sleep together" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# would not allow him to go in

It may be helpful to add the missing words. AT: "would not permit him to go in to her room" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# so I gave her to your friend

This means that he gave her to be his friend's wife. This can be stated clearly. AT: "so I gave her to be married to your friend" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# is she not?

He asks this question to imply that Samson should agree with him. This question may be written as a statement. AT: "I hope you agree." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

# Take her instead

He is suggesting that Samson take her as his wife. This can be stated clearly. AT: "Take her to be your wife instead" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/wheat]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/harvest]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/samson]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/goat]]