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Now then, drink no wine or other fermented drink and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite of God from the womb until the day of his death.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> But he told me, ‘You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must not drink wine or any other alcoholic drink nor eat any forbidden food. For your son will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from the moment of his birth until the day of his death.’” <a href="/esv/judges/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> but he said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. So then drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’” <a href="/bsb/judges/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, ‘Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.’” <a href="/kjv/judges/13.htm">King James Bible</a> But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death. <a href="/nkjv/judges/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. Now drink no wine or similar drink, nor eat anything unclean, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/judges/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son, and now you shall not drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’” <a href="/nasb/judges/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But he said to me, &#8216Behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son, and now you shall not drink wine or strong drink nor eat any unclean thing, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But he said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son, and now you shall not drink wine or strong drink nor eat any unclean thing, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’” <a href="/lsb/judges/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said to me, ‘Behold, you shall be with child and give birth to a son, so now you shall not drink wine or strong drink, and you shall not eat any unclean thing, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’” <a href="/amp/judges/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But He said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and give birth to a son, and now you shall not drink wine or [any other] intoxicating drink, nor eat anything [ceremonially] unclean, for the boy shall be a Nazirite to God from birth to the day of his death.’” <a href="/csb/judges/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to me, ‘You will conceive and give birth to a son. Therefore, do not drink wine or beer, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from birth until the day of his death.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/judges/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said to me, &#8216You will conceive and give birth to a son. Therefore, do not drink wine or beer, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from birth until the day of his death.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> but he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazirite unto God from the womb to the day of his death. <a href="/cev/judges/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but he did say that I'm going to have a baby boy. I'm not supposed to drink any wine or beer or eat any food forbidden by God's laws. Our son will belong to God for as long as he lives." <a href="/erv/judges/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> but he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazirite unto God from the womb to the day of his death. <a href="/gwt/judges/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He told me, 'You're going to become pregnant and have a son. So don't drink any wine or liquor or eat any unclean food because the boy will be a Nazirite dedicated to God from the time he is born until he dies.'" <a href="/gnt/judges/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> But he did tell me that I would become pregnant and have a son. He told me not to drink any wine or beer, or eat any forbidden food, because the boy is to be dedicated to God as a nazirite as long as he lives." <a href="/isv/judges/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> He told me, 'Surprise!—you're going to conceive and give birth to a son!' and as for you, 'Be sure that you don't drink wine or anything intoxicating, and don't eat anything unclean,' 'because the young man will be a Nazirite dedicated to God from inside the womb' until the day he dies." <a href="/msb/judges/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, ?Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.?? <a href="/net/judges/13.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to me, 'Look, you will conceive and have a son. So now, do not drink wine or beer and do not eat any food that will make you ritually unclean. For the child will be dedicated to God from birth till the day he dies.'" <a href="/nheb/judges/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but he said to me, 'Look, you shall conceive, and bear a son. And now drink no wine nor strong drink, and do not eat any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.'" <a href="/wbt/judges/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But he said to me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from his birth to the day of his death. <a href="/web/judges/13.htm">World English Bible</a> but he said to me, ‘Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink. Don’t eat any unclean thing, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb to the day of his death.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He says to me, Behold, you are pregnant, and bearing a son, and now do not drink wine and strong drink, and do not eat any unclean thing, for the youth is a Nazarite to God from the womb until the day of his death.” <a href="/ylt/judges/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith to me, Lo, thou art pregnant, and bearing a son, and now do not drink wine and strong drink, and do not eat any unclean thing, for a Nazarite to God is the youth from the womb till the day of his death.' <a href="/slt/judges/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to me, Behold, thee conceiving, and thou bearest a son; and now drink not wine and strong drink, and thou shalt not eat any thing unclean, for the boy shall be consecrated to God from the womb, even to the day of his death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But he answered thus: Behold thou shalt conceive and bear a son: beware thou drink no wine, nor strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite of God from his infancy, from his mother's womb until the day of his death. <a href="/cpdv/judges/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But he responded: ‘Behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. Take care that you do not drink wine or strong drink. And you shall not consume anything unclean. For the boy shall be a Nazirite of God from his infancy, from his mother’s womb, even until the day of his death.’ ” <a href="/nabre/judges/13.htm">New American Bible</a> But he said to me, ‘You will conceive and bear a son. So drink no wine or beer, and eat nothing unclean. For the boy shall be a nazirite for God from the womb, until the day of his death.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but he said to me, ‘You shall conceive and bear a son. So then drink no wine or strong drink, and eat nothing unclean, for the boy shall be a nazirite to God from birth to the day of his death.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But he said to me, Behold, you have conceived, and you will bear a son; and from henceforth drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death. <a href="/hpbt/judges/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to me: ‘Behold you are pregnant and you shall give birth to a son, therefore you shall not drink wine or liquor and you shall not eat anything defiled, because the boy shall be a Nazirah of God from the womb until the day that he dies’”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but he said unto me: Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing; for the child shall be a Nazirite unto God from the womb to the day of his death.' <a href="/sep/judges/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to me, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bring forth a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, and eat no unclean thing; for the child shall be holy to God from the womb until the day of his death. <a href="/parallel/judges/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=4008" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/13.htm">The Birth of Samson</a> …6So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. 7<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">But he said</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">to me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nāḵ (Interjection:: 2fs) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">‘Behold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2030.htm" title="2030: hā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Pregnant. Or hariy; from harah; pregnant.">you will conceive</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wə·yō·laḏt (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and give birth to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now, therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: tiš·tî (V-Qal-Imperf-2fs) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">drink</a> <a href="/hebrew/3196.htm" title="3196: ya·yin (N-ms) -- Wine. From an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine; by implication, intoxication.">wine</a> <a href="/hebrew/7941.htm" title="7941: wə·šê·ḵār (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Intoxicating drink, strong drink. From shakar; an intoxicant, i.e. Intensely alcoholic liquor.">or strong drink,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: wə·’al- (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">and do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: tō·ḵə·lî (V-Qal-Imperf-2fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">eat</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">anything</a> <a href="/hebrew/2932.htm" title="2932: ṭum·’āh (N-fs) -- Religious impurity. From tame'; religious impurity.">unclean,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: han·na·‘ar (Art:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">the boy</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5139.htm" title="5139: nə·zîr (N-msc) -- One consecrated, devoted. Or nazir; from nazar; separate, i.e. Consecrated; hence an unpruned vine.">a Nazirite</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">to God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/990.htm" title="990: hab·be·ṭen (Art:: N-fs) -- From an unused root probably meaning to be hollow; the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything.">the womb</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yō·wm (N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/4194.htm" title="4194: mō·w·ṯōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Death. From muwth; death; concretely, the dead, their place or state; figuratively, pestilence, ruin.">of his death.’”</a> 8Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, “Please, O Lord, let the man of God You sent us come to us again to teach us how to raise the boy who is to be born.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13-17</a> But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. / He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth, / for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. ... <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” <a href="/numbers/6-2.htm">Numbers 6:2-5</a> “Speak to the Israelites and tell them that if a man or woman makes a special vow, the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, / he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins. / All the days of his separation, he is not to eat anything that comes from the grapevine, not even the seeds or skins. ... <a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31-35</a> Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. / He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!” ... <a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a> But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. <a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-23</a> But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” / All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ... <a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a> So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Judges 16:17</a> Samson told her all that was in his heart: “My hair has never been cut, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man.” <a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15</a> for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb. <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a> Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. <a href="/1_samuel/1-27.htm">1 Samuel 1:27-28</a> I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">2 Kings 4:16-17</a> And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.” / But the woman did conceive, and at that time the next year she gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had told her. <a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a> By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But he said to me, Behold, you shall conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Child</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/judges/12-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Nazarite</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Nazirite</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/1-11.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/judges/13-8.htm">Child</a> <a href="/ruth/4-13.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/judges/13-22.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Nazarite</a> <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Nazirite</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/judges/13-14.htm">Wine</a> <a href="/judges/16-17.htm">Womb</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 13</div>1. <a href="/judges/13-1.htm">Israel is delivered into the hands of Philistines</a> 2. <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">An angel appears to Manoah's wife</a> 8. <a href="/judges/13-8.htm">The angel appears to Manoah</a> 15. <a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Manoah's sacrifices, whereby the angel is discovered.</a> 24. <a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Samson is born</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But he said to me, This phrase indicates a direct communication from a divine messenger, often understood as an angel of the Lord. In biblical narratives, such encounters are significant, marking divine intervention or the announcement of a special purpose. The angelic visitation underscores the importance of the message and the child to be born.‘Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. This announcement of a miraculous birth is a recurring theme in Scripture, often signaling the birth of a significant figure in God's plan. Similar announcements are seen with Isaac (<a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a>), John the Baptist (<a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a>), and Jesus (<a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31</a>). The promise of a son to a previously barren woman highlights God's power and sovereignty in fulfilling His purposes.Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, The instruction to abstain from wine or strong drink is part of the Nazirite vow, a special consecration to God described in <a href="/numbers/6.htm">Numbers 6:1-21</a>. This vow included abstaining from alcohol, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead. The abstention from wine symbolizes purity and separation from worldly pleasures, emphasizing dedication to God.and do not eat anything unclean, This command aligns with the dietary laws given to Israel in <a href="/leviticus/11.htm">Leviticus 11</a>, which distinguished clean and unclean foods. Observing these laws was a sign of obedience and holiness, setting the Israelites apart from other nations. For the mother of a Nazirite, this requirement underscores the child's consecration even before birth.because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb Samson's Nazirite status from the womb is unique, as most Nazirites took the vow voluntarily and temporarily. This lifelong consecration indicates a special divine purpose for Samson, setting him apart for God's service. It prefigures the concept of being set apart for God's work, as seen in the lives of prophets and ultimately in Jesus Christ, who was consecrated for His redemptive mission.until the day of his death.’” The lifelong nature of Samson's Nazirite vow is significant, as it implies a continuous dedication to God. However, Samson's life, as recorded in Judges, shows a struggle with this commitment, reflecting the tension between divine calling and human weakness. This foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of perfect dedication in Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life and fulfilled His mission completely.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a> A divine messenger who delivers God's message to Manoah's wife, foretelling the birth of Samson and his Nazirite vow. 2. <a href="/topical/m/manoah's_wife.htm">Manoah's Wife</a> The unnamed woman who receives the prophecy about her son, Samson. She is instructed to follow specific guidelines during her pregnancy. 3. <a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a> The future son of Manoah and his wife, who is to be a Nazirite from birth, dedicated to God with specific lifestyle restrictions. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nazirite_vow.htm">Nazirite Vow</a> A special vow of dedication to God, which includes abstaining from wine, avoiding contact with the dead, and not cutting one's hair. 5. <a href="/topical/z/zorah.htm">Zorah</a> The town in the tribe of Dan where Manoah and his wife lived, and where Samson would be born.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_purpose_and_calling.htm">Divine Purpose and Calling</a> God has a specific plan and purpose for each life, as seen in the calling of Samson from the womb. We should seek to understand and fulfill God's purpose for our lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_instructions.htm">Obedience to God's Instructions</a> Manoah's wife was given clear instructions to follow. Obedience to God's commands is crucial, even when we do not fully understand the reasons. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_separation.htm">Holiness and Separation</a> The Nazirite vow symbolizes a life set apart for God. As Christians, we are called to live holy lives, distinct from the world. <a href="/topical/p/parental_responsibility.htm">Parental Responsibility</a> Parents play a vital role in nurturing and guiding their children in the ways of the Lord, as seen in the instructions given to Samson's mother. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Trusting in God's promises, even when they seem impossible, is a key aspect of faith. Manoah's wife believed the angel's message despite her barrenness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 13</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_nazirite_vow.htm">What is the Nazirite vow?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_celibacy,_abstinence.htm">What does the Bible say about celibacy and abstinence?</a> <a href="/q/samson's_strength_source.htm">What was the source of Samson's strength?</a> <a href="/q/why_didn't_manoah's_wife_seek_clarity.htm">In Judges 13:6-7, why didn't Manoah's wife seek more proof or clarity from the angel if his words were so extraordinary?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) The child shall be a Nazarite.--Comp. <a href="/luke/1-15.htm" title="For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb.">Luke 1:15</a>. Since Samuel was also a Nazarite, we see that the distress of the people had led mothers to meditate on the old law of life-dedication to God. In Samson's case this vow was imposed on him from his birth, perhaps to teach the Israelites a moral lesson. Other Nazarites were John the Baptist and James, the Lord's brother. It is not impossible that Joseph was a Nazarite, for in <a href="/genesis/49-26.htm" title="The blessings of your father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors to the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brothers.">Genesis 49:26</a> this word is used, though in the English Version it is rendered "separated" from his brethren. The order was highly valued in later days (<a href="/lamentations/4-7.htm" title="Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:">Lamentations 4:7</a>; <a href="/amos/2-11.htm" title="And I raised up of your sons for prophets, and of your young men for Nazarites. Is it not even thus, O you children of Israel? said the LORD.">Amos 2:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/judges/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But He said וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to me, לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> ‘Behold, הִנָּ֥ךְ (hin·nāḵ) Interjection | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! you will conceive הָרָ֖ה (hā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2029.htm">Strong's 2029: </a> To conceive, become pregnant and give birth to וְיֹלַ֣דְתְּ (wə·yō·laḏt) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son. בֵּ֑ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Now, therefore, וְעַתָּ֞ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not drink תִּשְׁתִּ֣י ׀ (tiš·tî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> To imbibe wine יַ֣יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3196.htm">Strong's 3196: </a> Wine, intoxication or strong drink, וְשֵׁכָ֗ר (wə·šê·ḵār) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7941.htm">Strong's 7941: </a> An intoxicant, intensely alcoholic liquor and do not וְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not eat תֹּֽאכְלִי֙ (tō·ḵə·lî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat anything כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every unclean, טֻמְאָ֔ה (ṭum·’āh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2932.htm">Strong's 2932: </a> Religious impurity because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the boy הַנַּ֔עַר (han·na·‘ar) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> A boy, lad, youth, retainer will be יִהְיֶ֣ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a Nazirite נְזִ֤יר (nə·zîr) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5139.htm">Strong's 5139: </a> Nazirite -- one consecrated, devoted to God אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the womb הַבֶּ֖טֶן (hab·be·ṭen) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_990.htm">Strong's 990: </a> The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while the day י֥וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of his death.?? מוֹתֽוֹ׃ (mō·w·ṯōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4194.htm">Strong's 4194: </a> Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/13-7.htm">Judges 13:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/13-7.htm">OT History: Judges 13:7 But he said to me Behold you (Jd Judg. 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