Judges 13:17
Judges 13:17 in Multiple Translations
Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes to pass?”
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?
And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that, when thy words come to pass, we may do thee honor?
Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, What is your name, so that when your words come true we may give you honour?
Manoah asked the angel of the Lord, “What is your name, so when your promise comes true we may honor you?”
Againe Manoah said vnto the Angell of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy saying is come to passe, we may honour thee?
And Manoah saith unto the messenger of Jehovah, 'What [is] thy name? when thy words come to pass, then we have honoured thee.'
Manoah said to the LORD’s angel, “What is your name, that when your words happen, we may honor you?”
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass, we may do thee honor?
And he said to him: What is thy name, that, if thy word shall come to pass, we may honour thee?
Then Manoah asked him, “What is your name? When what you have promised happens, we want to honor you.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 13:17
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Judges 13:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
מָנ֛וֹחַ
אֶל
מַלְאַ֥ךְ
יְהוָ֖ה
מִ֣י
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
כִּֽי
יָבֹ֥א
דברי/ך
דְבָרְ/ךָ֖
וְ/כִבַּדְנֽוּ/ךָ
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מָנ֛וֹחַ
Mânôwach
H4495
Manoah
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
מַלְאַ֥ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יָבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
דברי/ך
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp | Suff
דְבָרְ/ךָ֖
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms | Suff
וְ/כִבַּדְנֽוּ/ךָ
kâbad
H3513
to honor
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-1cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 13:17
וַ/יֹּ֧אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
מָנ֛וֹחַ
Mânôwach
H4495
"Manoah"
N-proper
Manoah was an Israelite and the father of Samson, a famous judge in the Bible, as told in Judges 13. His name means rest, reflecting a peaceful life. He lived before Israel's monarchy.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.13.2; father of: Samson (H8123) § Manoah = "rest" a Danite, father of the judge Samson and inhabitant of Zorah
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Manoah. See also: Judges 13:2; Judges 13:16; Judges 16:31.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַלְאַ֥ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִ֣י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יָבֹ֥א
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
דברי/ך
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
דְבָרְ/ךָ֖
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וְ/כִבַּדְנֽוּ/ךָ
kâbad
H3513
"to honor"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-1cp | Suff
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.
Study Notes — Judges 13:17
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- Context
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- Judges 13:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 13:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 13:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 13:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 13:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 13:17
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 13:17
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 13:17
- Sermons on Judges 13:17
Context — The Birth of Samson
15“Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.”
16And the angel of the LORD replied, “Even if I stay, I will not eat your food. But if you prepare a burnt offering, offer it to the LORD.” For Manoah did not know that it was the angel of the LORD.
17Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes to pass?”
18“Why do you ask my name,” said the angel of the LORD, “since it is beyond comprehension?” 19Then Manoah took a young goat and a grain offering and offered them on a rock to the LORD. And as Manoah and his wife looked on, the LORD did a marvelous thing.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 32:29 | And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there. |
Judges 13:17 Summary
In this verse, Manoah asks the angel of the Lord for his name so that he can honor him when the prophecy comes to pass. This shows that Manoah wants to obey and worship God, and he recognizes the angel's authority. Just like Manoah, we can honor God by obeying His commands and worshiping Him alone (as seen in Exodus 20:3 and Deuteronomy 6:13). We can also learn from Manoah's humility and willingness to listen to God's messengers, just as we see in the example of the prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Manoah want to know the angel's name?
Manoah wanted to know the angel's name so that he could honor him when the prophecy came to pass, as seen in Judges 13:17, similar to how the prophet Elisha honored Elijah in 2 Kings 2:12.
Is it important to know the names of angels in the Bible?
While knowing the names of angels is not crucial for our salvation, it can help us understand their roles and characteristics, as seen in Daniel 10:13 and Revelation 12:7-9, where the archangel Michael is mentioned.
What does Manoah's request reveal about his character?
Manoah's request reveals his desire to obey and honor God, as well as his humility in recognizing the angel's authority, similar to how the Magi sought to worship Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12.
How does this verse relate to the concept of worship in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of worshiping God alone, as Manoah wants to honor the angel only when the prophecy comes to pass, and the angel redirects him to worship the Lord, as seen in Exodus 20:3 and Deuteronomy 6:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can honor God when He answers my prayers or fulfills a promise in my life?
- How can I, like Manoah, demonstrate humility and a willingness to obey God's commands, even when I don't fully understand them?
- What does it mean to 'honor' someone or something in a biblical sense, and how can I apply this concept to my relationship with God and others?
- In what ways can I, like Manoah, seek to worship and honor God alone, avoiding the temptation to idolize or prioritize other things in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 13:17
And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord, what is thy name,.... Who art thou, and by what name art thou called?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 13:17
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour? What is thy name?
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 13:17
Either by making honourable mention of time, or by performing respect and service to thee, by a present, which they usually gave to prophets, ,8 .
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 13:17
Judges 13:17 And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What [is] thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?Ver. 17. What is thy name?] This he asketh, not out of curiosity, but of an honest intent to do him honour, by some munus honorarium, honorary present, and all due respect besides; such as the Shunamite gave Elisha, and as that good woman in the Book of Martyrs gave Dr Sands, who departing the land for fear of Queen Mary, told her, who had been married eight years, and was childless, that ere one whole year was past, she should have a son: and it came to pass accordingly, that time twelveth month, lacking but one day. Act. and Mon., 1894.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 13:17
(17) What is thy name?—Comp. Genesis 32:29; Exodus 3:13; Proverbs 30:4. We may do thee honour.—Especially by a gift, which is the commonest Eastern notion of the word (Numbers 22:17; Jos. Antt. v. 8, § 3).
Cambridge Bible on Judges 13:17
17. Still uncertain what to think, Manoah puts a direct question. may do thee honour as a prophet whose word (Hebr. marg.) comes true; cf. Numbers 22:17; Numbers 22:37, 1 Samuel 9:6.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 13:17
Do thee honor - If applied to a man, it would be by gifts, such for instance as Balak promised to the prophet Balaam Numbers 22:17, and such as were usually given to seers 1 Samuel 9:7-8; 2 Kings
Sermons on Judges 13:17
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Isaiah Chapter 9 by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the title "Wonderful" and connects it to God's purpose. He emphasizes that God's purpose is beyond human understanding and is truly wonderfu |
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The Secret Name by E.L. Bevir | E.L. Bevir delves into the mystery and wonder of the secret name of God, highlighting the awe-inspiring nature of encountering God's presence and the transformative power it holds |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32:25-32 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob wrestling with God and how it relates to our spiritual journey. Jacob initially wrestles with God, but eventually realize |
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How God Broke Jacob by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob from the book of Genesis. Jacob, who had done wrong things and was running away, had a vision of a ladder from heaven to e |
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Overcoming Barriers to Spiritual Awakening in the Church by Don Currin | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about Billy Sunday, an American evangelist, who held a crusade in a town in the Midwest. Despite preaching the gospel from Isaiah 61-1, |