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but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/kjv/judges/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/nkjv/judges/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And the Angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Indeed now, you are barren and have borne no children, but you shall conceive and bear a son. <a href="/nasb_/judges/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Behold now, you are infertile and have not given birth; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/nasb/judges/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, &#8220Behold now, you are barren and have borne no children, but you shall conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/nasb77/judges/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said to her, “Behold now, you are barren and have borne no children, but you shall conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/lsb/judges/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then the angel of Yahweh appeared to the woman and said to her, “Behold now, you are barren and have borne no children, but you shall be with child and give birth to a son. <a href="/amp/judges/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And the Angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Behold, you are infertile and have no children, but you shall conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/csb/judges/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Although you are unable to conceive and have no children, you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/hcsb/judges/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, &#8220It is true that you are unable to conceive and have no children, but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/asv/judges/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not; but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/erv/judges/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/gwt/judges/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Messenger of the LORD appeared to her and said, "You've never been able to have a child, but now you will become pregnant and have a son. <a href="/gnt/judges/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD's angel appeared to her and said, "You have never been able to have children, but you will soon be pregnant and have a son. <a href="/isv/judges/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> One day the angel of the LORD presented himself to the woman. "Hello!" he greeted her. "Though you are infertile at this time and haven't borne a child, you're about to conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/msb/judges/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, ?It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. <a href="/net/judges/13.htm">NET Bible</a> The LORD's angelic messenger appeared to the woman and said to her, "You are infertile and childless, but you will conceive and have a son. <a href="/nheb/judges/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said to her, "See now, you are barren, and do not bear; but you shall conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/wbt/judges/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said to her, Behold, now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/web/judges/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh’s angel appeared to the woman, and said to her, “See now, you are barren and childless; but you shall conceive and bear a son. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the Messenger of YHWH appears to the woman and says to her, “Now behold, you [are] barren and have not borne; when you have conceived, then you have borne a son. <a href="/ylt/judges/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a messenger of Jehovah appeareth unto the woman, and saith unto her, 'Lo, I pray thee, thou art barren, and hast not borne; when thou hast conceived, then thou hast borne a son. <a href="/slt/judges/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a messenger of Jehovah will be seen to the woman, and will say to her, Behold, now, thou art barren, and bearest not; and thou conceivedst and bearest a son.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And an angel of the Lord appeared to her, and said: Thou art barren and without children: but thou shalt conceive and bear a son. <a href="/cpdv/judges/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And an Angel of the Lord appeared to her, and he said: “You are barren and without children. But you shall conceive and bear a son. <a href="/nabre/judges/13.htm">New American Bible</a> An angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her: Though you are barren and have had no children, you will conceive and bear a son. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “Although you are barren, having borne no children, you shall conceive and bear a son.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, Behold, you are barren, and have borne no children; but now you shall conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/hpbt/judges/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH appeared to this woman, and he said to her: “Behold, you are barren and have not borne a child; now you shall conceive and you shall bear a son<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her: 'Behold now, thou art barren, and hast not borne; but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. <a href="/sep/judges/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And an angel of the Lord appeared to the woman, and said to her, Behold, thou art barren and hast not born; yet thou shalt conceive a son. <a href="/parallel/judges/13-3.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=3956" 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> …2Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. 3<a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ- (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">The angel</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yê·rā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">appeared</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: hā·’iš·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the woman</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- To, into, towards. ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">“It is true</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at- (Pro-2fs) -- You (masc. sing.). ">that you</a> <a href="/hebrew/6135.htm" title="6135: ‘ă·qā·rāh (Adj-fs) -- Barren. From aqar; sterile.">are barren</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and have no</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·laḏt (V-Qal-Perf-2fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">children;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2029.htm" title="2029: wə·hā·rîṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2fs) -- To conceive, become pregnant. A primitive root; to be pregnant, conceive.">but you will conceive</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wə·yā·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> 4Now please be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, and not to eat anything unclean.…<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/1-11.htm">Luke 1:11-13</a> Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / 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. <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/1-11.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="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31</a> Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11</a> The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction. <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 1:20-21</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.” <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="/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="/matthew/1-18.htm">Matthew 1:18</a> This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. <a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a> The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. <a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a> Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. <a href="/exodus/23-20.htm">Exodus 23:20</a> Behold, I am sending an angel before you to protect you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Matthew 28:2-5</a> Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men. ... <a href="/luke/2-10.htm">Luke 2:10-11</a> But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: / Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the angel of the LORD appeared to the woman, and said to her, Behold now, you are barren, and bore not: but you shall conceive, and bear a son.the angel<a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Judges 2:1</a> And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you.<a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Judges 6:11,12</a> And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites… <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a> And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur… but thou<a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Genesis 17:16</a> And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her.<a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a> And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.<a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a> Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/6-22.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/galatians/4-27.htm">Bearest</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Childless</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/11-12.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/judges/8-30.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/judges/6-22.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Sterile</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/13-6.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/judges/13-10.htm">Appeared</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-5.htm">Barren</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-42.htm">Bearest</a> <a href="/judges/13-7.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/judges/16-29.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-33.htm">Childless</a> <a href="/judges/14-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/judges/13-5.htm">Conceive</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/judges/13-9.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Sterile</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>The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself, rather than a mere angelic being. This is consistent with other Old Testament appearances, such as to Hagar (<a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>). The woman here is Manoah's wife, who remains unnamed in the text, highlighting her role rather than her identity. This appearance occurs in the region of Zorah, within the territory of the tribe of Dan, during a time when Israel was oppressed by the Philistines.and said to her, The direct communication from the angel signifies the importance of the message. In biblical narratives, divine messages often come with significant implications for the individual and the nation of Israel. This encounter is reminiscent of other biblical announcements of miraculous births, such as those to Sarah (<a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10</a>) and Mary (<a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a>).“It is true that you are barren and have no children; Barrenness was a significant social and personal issue in ancient Israel, often seen as a source of shame or divine disfavor. The acknowledgment of her barrenness sets the stage for a miraculous intervention, emphasizing God's power to bring life where there is none. This theme of God overcoming barrenness is seen in the stories of Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, and Hannah.but you will conceive and give birth to a son. This promise of a son is a direct intervention by God, indicating that the child will have a special purpose. The birth of Samson, the son in question, is part of God's plan to begin delivering Israel from Philistine oppression. This announcement parallels the birth of other significant biblical figures, such as Isaac, Samuel, and John the Baptist, each of whom played a crucial role in God's redemptive history. The promise also foreshadows the ultimate miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, who would deliver humanity from sin.<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 often seen as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, who delivers God's message to His people. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_woman.htm">The Woman (Manoah's Wife)</a> Although unnamed in the text, she is the wife of Manoah and the mother of Samson. Her barrenness and subsequent miraculous conception highlight God's intervention. 3. <a href="/topical/m/manoah.htm">Manoah</a> The husband of the woman, who later interacts with the Angel of the LORD, seeking guidance on how to raise the promised child. 4. <a href="/topical/z/zorah.htm">Zorah</a> The town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his wife lived, setting the stage for the birth of Samson, a future judge of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a> The promised son, who would become one of Israel's judges, known for his extraordinary strength and his role in delivering Israel from the Philistines.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention_in_human_impossibility.htm">Divine Intervention in Human Impossibility</a> God often works in situations that seem impossible to human understanding, demonstrating His sovereignty and power. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_receiving_god's_promises.htm">The Role of Faith in Receiving God's Promises</a> Manoah's wife received the message with faith, a reminder that faith is crucial in accepting and acting upon God's promises. <a href="/topical/g/god's_purpose_in_our_lives.htm">God's Purpose in Our Lives</a> Just as Samson was set apart for a specific purpose, believers are called to seek and fulfill God's purpose in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The instructions given to Manoah and his wife about raising Samson highlight the importance of obedience to God's commands. <a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_across_generations.htm">God's Faithfulness Across Generations</a> The recurring theme of God granting children to barren women underscores His faithfulness and the continuity of His promises through generations.<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's_the_meaning_of_samson_and_delilah.htm">What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_use_flawed_samson.htm">In Judges 16, why would God continue to work through Samson despite his moral failings?</a> <a href="/q/why_won't_the_angel_reveal_his_name.htm">In Judges 13:17–18, why does the angel refuse to give his name, raising questions about authenticity and origin? </a> <a href="/q/can_a_man_kill_a_lion_barehanded.htm">How could one man realistically kill a lion with his bare hands (Judges 14:5–6)? </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>(3) The angel of the Lord.--On this expression see <a href="/judges/2-1.htm" title="And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you to the land which I swore to your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you.">Judges 2:1</a>. Rabbi Levi Ben Gershom says that this "messenger of the Lord" was Phinehas; but nothing can be clearer than that, as in <a href="/judges/6-11.htm" title="And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained to Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the wine press, to hide it from the Midianites.">Judges 6:11</a>, <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm" title="And he said, I will certainly return to you according to the time of life; and, see, Sarah your wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.">Genesis 18:10</a>, <a href="/context/luke/1-11.htm" title="And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.">Luke 1:11-28</a>, a supernatural being is meant.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Thou shalt... bear a son. It is obvious to compare the promise to Abraham and Sarah (<a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a>; <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10, 14</a>), to Hannah (<a href="/1_samuel/1-17.htm">1 Samuel 1:17</a>), to Elizabeth (<a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a>), and to the blessed Virgin (<a href="/luke/1-31.htm">Luke 1:31</a>). <a href="/commentaries/judges/13-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The Angel מַלְאַךְ־ (mal·’aḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel appeared וַיֵּרָ֥א (way·yê·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the woman הָאִשָּׁ֑ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and 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 her, אֵלֶ֗יהָ (’ê·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “It is true הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! that you אַתְּ־ (’at-) Pronoun - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you are barren עֲקָרָה֙ (‘ă·qā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6135.htm">Strong's 6135: </a> Sterile and have no וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no children; יָלַ֔דְתְּ (yā·laḏt) Verb - Qal - 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 but you will conceive וְהָרִ֖ית (wə·hā·rîṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2029.htm">Strong's 2029: </a> To conceive, become pregnant and give birth to וְיָלַ֥דְתְּ (wə·yā·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. בֵּֽן׃ (bên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/13-3.htm">Judges 13:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">OT History: Judges 13:3 The angel of Yahweh appeared to (Jd Judg. 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