Judges 13:14
New International Version
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine, nor drink any wine or other fermented drink nor eat anything unclean. She must do everything I have commanded her.”

New Living Translation
She must not eat grapes or raisins, drink wine or any other alcoholic drink, or eat any forbidden food.”

English Standard Version
She may not eat of anything that comes from the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, or eat any unclean thing. All that I commanded her let her observe.”

Berean Standard Bible
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.”

King James Bible
She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.

New King James Version
She may not eat anything that comes from the vine, nor may she drink wine or similar drink, nor eat anything unclean. All that I commanded her let her observe.”

New American Standard Bible
She shall not eat anything that comes from the vine nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; she shall keep all that I commanded.”

NASB 1995
“She should not eat anything that comes from the vine nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; let her observe all that I commanded.”

NASB 1977
“She should not eat anything that comes from the vine nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; let her observe all that I commanded.”

Legacy Standard Bible
She should not eat anything that comes from the vine, nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; let her keep all that I commanded.”

Amplified Bible
She may not eat anything that comes from the vine nor drink wine or [any other] intoxicating drink, nor eat anything [ceremonially] unclean. She shall observe everything that I commanded her.”

Christian Standard Bible
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine or drink wine or beer. And she must not eat anything unclean. Your wife must do everything I have commanded her.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine or drink wine or beer. And she must not eat anything unclean. Your wife must do everything I have commanded her."”

American Standard Version
She may not eat of anything that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I commanded her let her observe.

Contemporary English Version
"She must not eat or drink anything made from grapes. She must not drink wine or beer or eat anything forbidden by God's laws. I told her exactly what to do."

English Revised Version
She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I commanded her let her observe.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevines, drink any wine or liquor, or eat any unclean food. She must be careful to do everything I commanded."

Good News Translation
She must not eat anything that comes from the grapevine; she must not drink any wine or beer, or eat any forbidden food. She must do everything that I have told her."

International Standard Version
She must not consume anything extracted from grape vines, including wine or anything intoxicating, and she must not eat anything unclean, doing everything that I commissioned her to do."

Majority Standard Bible
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.”

NET Bible
She should not drink anything that the grapevine produces. She must not drink wine or beer, and she must not eat any food that will make her ritually unclean. She should obey everything I commanded her to do."

New Heart English Bible
She may not eat of anything that comes of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing. All that I have commanded her she is to observe."

Webster's Bible Translation
She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I commanded her let her observe.

World English Bible
She may not eat of anything that comes of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing. Let her observe all that I commanded her.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
she does not eat of anything which comes out from the wine-vine, and she does not drink wine and strong drink, and she does not eat any unclean thing; she observes all that I have commanded her.”

Young's Literal Translation
of anything which cometh out from the wine-vine she doth not eat, and wine and strong drink she doth not drink, and any unclean thing she doth not eat; all that I have commanded her she doth observe.'

Smith's Literal Translation
From all going forth from the vine of the wine she shall not eat, and wine and strong drink she shall not drink, and any thing unclean she shall not eat: all which I commanded she shall watch.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And let her eat nothing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: and whatsoever I have commanded her, let her fulfil and observe.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And let her eat nothing from the vine. She may not drink wine or strong drink. She may consume nothing unclean. And let her observe and keep what I have instructed to her.”

New American Bible
She must not eat anything that comes from the vine, she must not drink wine or beer, and she must not eat anything unclean. Let her observe all that I have commanded her.

New Revised Standard Version
She may not eat of anything that comes from the vine. She is not to drink wine or strong drink, or eat any unclean thing. She is to observe everything that I commanded her.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
She must not eat of anything that comes of the vine, neither shall she drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I have commanded her let her observe.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Of anything that proceeds from a vine she shall not eat, and wine and strong drink she shall not drink, and anything that is defiled she shall not eat, and all that I commanded her she shall keep
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the grapevine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; all that I commanded her let her observe.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
She shall eat of nothing that comes of the vine yielding wine, and let her not drink wine or strong liquor, and let her not eat anything unclean: all things that I have charged her she shall observe.

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Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Samson
13So the angel of the LORD answered Manoah, “Your wife is to do everything I told her. 14She 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.” 15“Please stay here,” Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “and we will prepare a young goat for you.”…

Cross References
Numbers 6:2-5
“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. ...

1 Samuel 1:11
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.”

Luke 1:15
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.

Numbers 6:13-21
Now this is the law of the Nazirite when his time of separation is complete: He must be brought to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / and he is to present an offering to the LORD of an unblemished year-old male lamb as a burnt offering, an unblemished year-old female lamb as a sin offering, and an unblemished ram as a peace offering— / together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil. ...

Amos 2:11-12
I raised up prophets from your sons and Nazirites from your young men. Is this not true, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. / “But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.

Acts 18:18
Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.

1 Corinthians 11:14
Doesn’t nature itself teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him,

Matthew 2:23
and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.”

Judges 16:17
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.”

1 Samuel 1:28
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.

Luke 1:13-17
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. ...

Acts 21:23-24
Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.

1 Samuel 1:24-28
Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. / And when they had slaughtered the bull, they brought the boy to Eli. / “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. ...

2 Kings 1:8
“He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.

Matthew 3:4
John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.


Treasury of Scripture

She may not eat of any thing that comes of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.

neither

Judges 13:4
Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:

all that I

Deuteronomy 12:32
What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Matthew 28:20
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

John 2:5
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

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Judges 13
1. Israel is delivered into the hands of Philistines
2. An angel appears to Manoah's wife
8. The angel appears to Manoah
15. Manoah's sacrifices, whereby the angel is discovered.
24. Samson is born














She is not to eat anything that comes from the grapevine
This phrase underscores the Nazirite vow, a special commitment to God that includes abstaining from products of the vine. The Hebrew root for "grapevine" is "gephen," which signifies not just the fruit but the entire plant, symbolizing abundance and blessing in ancient Israel. The restriction highlights a call to holiness and separation from worldly pleasures, emphasizing a life dedicated to God’s service. Historically, vineyards were central to Israelite agriculture, making this abstention a significant personal sacrifice.

nor drink wine or strong drink
The prohibition against "wine" and "strong drink" further emphasizes the Nazirite vow's call to purity and self-control. The Hebrew word for "wine" is "yayin," and "strong drink" is "shekar," often associated with fermented beverages. This abstention reflects a broader biblical theme of sobriety and vigilance, as seen in Proverbs 20:1, which warns against the deceptive nature of alcohol. In a cultural context where wine was a staple, this command set the Nazirite apart for divine purposes.

nor eat anything unclean
The term "unclean" is derived from the Hebrew "tame," which refers to ritual impurity. This command aligns with the dietary laws given to Israel in Leviticus, emphasizing the importance of holiness and obedience to God’s law. The avoidance of unclean foods symbolizes a life set apart, echoing the call for Israel to be a holy nation. This requirement for Samson’s mother foreshadows the consecration expected of Samson himself.

She must observe everything I commanded her
The word "observe" comes from the Hebrew "shamar," meaning to keep, guard, or give heed. This command underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God’s instructions. It reflects a broader biblical principle that blessings and divine favor are contingent upon adherence to God’s commands. The angel’s directive to Samson’s mother highlights the seriousness of the Nazirite vow and the divine purpose for Samson’s life, calling for meticulous observance of God’s will.

(14) The object of this message only seems to have been to give certainty to Manoah.

Any thing that cometh of the vine.--In Numbers 6:3-5 it is emphatically added, "He shall separate himself from wine . . . and shall drink no vinegar of wine . . . neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes or dried. All the days of his separation shall he eat nothing that is made of the vine, from the kernels even to the husk."

Verse 14. - She may not eat of anything, etc. Nearly the identical words of Numbers 6:4.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She is not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

to eat
תֹאכַ֗ל (ṯō·ḵal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

anything
מִכֹּ֣ל (mik·kōl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

comes
יֵצֵא֩ (yê·ṣê)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

from the vine
מִגֶּ֨פֶן (mig·ge·p̄en)
Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1612: A vine, the grape

or drink
תֵּ֔שְׁתְּ (tê·šət)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8354: To imbibe

wine
וְיַ֤יִן (wə·ya·yin)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication

or strong drink.
וְשֵׁכָר֙ (wə·šê·ḵār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7941: An intoxicant, intensely alcoholic liquor

And she must not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

eat
תֹּאכַ֑ל (tō·ḵal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

anything
וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

unclean.
טֻמְאָ֖ה (ṭum·’āh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2932: Religious impurity

Your wife must do
תִּשְׁמֹֽר׃ (tiš·mōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

everything
כֹּ֥ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

I have commanded her.”
צִוִּיתִ֖יהָ (ṣiw·wî·ṯî·hā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order


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