Word of the Day - 3/18/2009

Asthenia

Asthenia is the lack or loss of strength; weakness.

After Delilah had Samson's hair cut, Samson suffered complete asthenia.

She made him sleep on her knees, and called for a man and had him shave off the seven locks of his hair. Then she began to afflict him, and his strength left him. (Judges 16:19, NASB)

Note: This oil on wood of Samson being betrayed by Delilah was painted by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669).