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href="/bsb/judges/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/13.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD answered, &#8220Your wife must do all that I have told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/13.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD replied, “Be sure your wife follows the instructions I gave her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/13.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the angel of the LORD answered Manoah, “Your wife is to do everything I told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/13.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “The woman shall pay attention to all that I said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, &#8220Let the woman pay attention to all that I said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Let the woman pay attention to all that I said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So the angel of Yahweh said to Manoah, “Let the woman be careful in all that I said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “The woman must pay attention to everything that I said to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD answered Manoah, “Your wife needs to do everything I told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The Angel of the LORD answered Manoah, &#8220Your wife needs to do everything I told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the angel of Jehovah said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Your wife must be careful to do everything I told her," the LORD's angel answered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The Messenger of the LORD answered Manoah, "Your wife must be careful to do everything I told her to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD's angel answered, "Your wife must be sure to do everything that I have told her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD replied to Manoah, "Just have your wife be careful to carry out everything that I told her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So the angel of the LORD answered Manoah, ?Your wife is to do everything I told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD's messenger told Manoah, "Your wife should pay attention to everything I told her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD said to Manoah, "Of all that I said to the woman let her be careful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Of all that I said to the woman, let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh’s angel said to Manoah, “Of all that I said to the woman let her beware. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the Messenger of YHWH says to Manoah, “Of all that I said to the woman let her take heed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the messenger of Jehovah saith unto Manoah, 'Of all that I said unto the woman let her take heed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the messenger of Jehovah will say to Manoah, From all I said to the woman she shall watch.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord said to Manue: From all the things I have spoken of to thy wife, let her refrain herself: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Angel of the Lord said to Manoah: “Concerning all the things about which I have spoken to your wife, she herself should abstain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD answered Manoah: Your wife must be careful about all the things of which I spoke to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Let the woman give heed to all that I said to her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Of all that I said to the woman let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH said to MaNoah: ‘To everything that I said to the woman she shall pay attention<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah: 'Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the angel of the Lord said to Manoe, Of all things concerning which I spoke to the woman, she shall beware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/13-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=4076" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/13.htm">The Birth of Samson</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Then Manoah asked, “When your words come to pass, what will be the boy’s rule of life and mission?” <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><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.">So 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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></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.">answered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4495.htm" title="4495: mā·nō·w·aḥ (N-proper-ms) -- Father of Samson. The same as manowach; rest; Manoach, an Israelite.">Manoah,</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.">“Your wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: tiš·šā·mêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">is to do</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: mik·kōl (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I told her.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>She must not eat anything that comes from the vine, nor drink any wine or strong drink, nor eat anything unclean. She must do everything I have commanded her.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-11.htm">Luke 1:11-13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Genesis 18:10-15</a></span><br />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. / And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. / So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-30.htm">Luke 1:30-31</a></span><br />So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. / Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/6-2.htm">Numbers 6:2-5</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a></span><br />The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-15.htm">Luke 1:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-19.htm">Genesis 17:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20-21</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">2 Kings 4:16-17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Genesis 25:21</a></span><br />Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/4-4.htm">Galatians 4:4</a></span><br />But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Genesis 30:22-23</a></span><br />Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, / and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Of all that I said to the woman let her beware.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/13-9.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/judges/11-28.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/judges/13-12.htm">Manoah</a> <a href="/judges/13-12.htm">Mano'ah</a> <a href="/judges/13-9.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Note</a> <a href="/judges/9-57.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/judges/13-11.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/ruth/2-10.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-12.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-20.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Manoah</a> <a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Mano'ah</a> <a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/ruth/3-4.htm">Note</a> <a href="/1_samuel/1-21.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/judges/13-19.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/13-1.htm">Israel is delivered into the hands of Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/13-2.htm">An angel appears to Manoah's wife</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/13-8.htm">The angel appears to Manoah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Manoah's sacrifices, whereby the angel is discovered.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/13-24.htm">Samson is born</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>So the angel of the LORD answered Manoah</b><br>The "angel of the LORD" is a significant figure in the Old Testament, often seen as a theophany or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This divine messenger frequently appears in pivotal moments, such as with Hagar (<a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Genesis 16:7-13</a>) and Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>). Manoah, the father of Samson, is seeking guidance, showing the importance of divine instruction in Israel's history. The angel's response emphasizes the direct communication between God and His people, highlighting the seriousness of the message being delivered.<p><b>“Your wife is to do everything I told her.”</b><br>This instruction underscores the importance of obedience to God's commands. The angel had previously given specific instructions to Manoah's wife regarding her conduct during pregnancy (<a href="/judges/13-4.htm">Judges 13:4-5</a>), which included abstaining from wine, strong drink, and unclean food. These commands were part of the Nazirite vow, a special dedication to God (<a href="/numbers/6.htm">Numbers 6:1-21</a>). The emphasis on the wife's obedience reflects the broader biblical theme of faithfulness to God's word, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a>, where blessings are promised for obedience. This also foreshadows the role of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who similarly received divine instructions and responded with obedience (<a href="/luke/1-38.htm">Luke 1:38</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/manoah.htm">Manoah</a></b><br>The father of Samson, Manoah is a Danite who seeks guidance from God regarding the upbringing of his promised son.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A divine messenger who appears to Manoah's wife, announcing the birth of Samson and providing specific instructions for his upbringing.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/manoah's_wife.htm">Manoah's Wife</a></b><br>Though unnamed in the text, she is the mother of Samson and receives the initial revelation from the Angel of the LORD.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zorah.htm">Zorah</a></b><br>The town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his family live.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/samson.htm">Samson</a></b><br>The future judge of Israel, whose life and mission are foretold by the Angel of the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_instructions.htm">Divine Instructions</a></b><br>God's guidance often comes with specific instructions that require obedience and faithfulness. Just as Manoah and his wife were given clear directives, we too must seek and adhere to God's will in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Manoah's request for further instruction demonstrates a desire to faithfully fulfill God's plan. We should also seek to understand and act upon God's promises in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_parents.htm">Role of Parents</a></b><br>The responsibility given to Manoah and his wife highlights the importance of parental guidance in nurturing children according to God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The miraculous announcement of Samson's birth reminds us of God's sovereign control over history and His ability to bring about His plans through unexpected means.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_an_angel_rise_in_flame_scientifically.htm">In Judges 13:19-20, how can an angel ascend in a flame without contradicting basic scientific principles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_a_barren_woman_conceive_miraculously.htm">In Judges 13:2-3, how could a barren woman conceive after one angelic encounter without any natural explanation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_samson's_strength_ruin_him.htm">How did Samson's strength lead to his downfall?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/13-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So the Angel</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’aḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֛אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Manoah,</span><br /><span class="heb">מָנ֑וֹחַ</span> <span class="translit">(mā·nō·w·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4495.htm">Strong's 4495: </a> </span><span class="str2">Manoah -- father of Samson</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Your wife</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִשָּׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’iš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> </span><span class="str2">Woman, wife, female</span><br /><br /><span class="word">needs to do</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּשָּׁמֵֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiš·šā·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="heb">מִכֹּ֛ל</span> <span class="translit">(mik·kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I told her.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֥רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/13-13.htm">Judges 13:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/13-13.htm">OT History: Judges 13:13 The angel of Yahweh said to Manoah (Jd Judg. 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