16:27a Now the temple was full of men and women;

The temple was full of men and women.
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The building was filled with people, both men and women.

16:27b all the lords of the Philistines were there,

All the leaders of Philistia were there.
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All the Philistia rulers were there.

16:27c and about three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson entertain them.

About three thousand men and women were on the roof watching Samson perform.
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On the roof there were about three thousand (3,000) men and women who watched Samson do things for them.

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