Judges 13:17
New International Version
Then Manoah inquired of the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes true?”

New Living Translation
Then Manoah asked the angel of the LORD, “What is your name? For when all this comes true, we want to honor you.”

English Standard Version
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that, when your words come true, we may honor you?”

Berean Standard Bible
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?”

King James Bible
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?

New King James Version
Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, “What is Your name, that when Your words come to pass we may honor You?”

New American Standard Bible
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that when your words are fulfilled, we may honor you?”

NASB 1995
Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that when your words come to pass, we may honor you?”

NASB 1977
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that when your words come to pass, we may honor you?”

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, “What is your name, so that when your words come to pass, we may honor you?”

Amplified Bible
Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that when your words come true, we may honor you?”

Christian Standard Bible
Then Manoah said to him, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your words come true? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Manoah said to Him, “What is Your name, so that we may honor You when Your words come true?"”

American Standard Version
And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that, when thy words come to pass, we may do thee honor?

Contemporary English Version
Manoah said, "Tell us your name, so we can honor you after our son is born."

English Revised Version
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy words come to pass we may do thee honour?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Manoah asked the Messenger of the LORD, "What is your name? When your words come true, we will honor you."

Good News Translation
Manoah replied, "Tell us your name, so that we can honor you when your words come true."

International Standard Version
Manoah asked the angel of the LORD, "What's your name, because when what you've said happens, we'll glorify you?"

Majority Standard Bible
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?”

NET Bible
Manoah said to the LORD's messenger, "Tell us your name, so we can honor you when your announcement comes true."

New Heart English Bible
Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, "What is your name, that when your words come true we may honor you?"

Webster's Bible Translation
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?

World English Bible
Manoah said to Yahweh’s angel, “What is your name, that when your words happen, we may honor you?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Manoah says to the Messenger of YHWH, “What [is] Your Name? When Your words come to pass, then we have honored You.”

Young's Literal Translation
And Manoah saith unto the messenger of Jehovah, 'What is thy name? when thy words come to pass, then we have honoured thee.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Manoah will say to the messenger of Jehovah, What thy name, when shall come thy words and we honored thee?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to him: What is thy name, that, if thy word shall come to pass, we may honour thee?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to him, “What is your name, so that, if your word is fulfilled, we may honor you?”

New American Bible
Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, that we may honor you when your words come true?”

New Revised Standard Version
Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your words come true?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, What is your name, that when your sayings come to pass we may invoke your name?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And MaNoah said to The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH: “What is your name, that whenever your word has been done, we shall call upon you?”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD: 'What is thy name, that when thy words come to pass we may do thee honour?'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Manoe said to the angel of the Lord, What is thy name, that when thy word shall come to pass, we may glorify thee?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Samson
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?”…

Cross References
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.

Exodus 3:13-14
Then Moses asked God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is His name?’ What should I tell them?” / God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

Judges 6:17-18
Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. / Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 7:14
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.

Daniel 8:16
And I heard the voice of a man calling from between the banks of the Ulai: “Gabriel, explain the vision to this man.”

Daniel 9:21
while I was still praying, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice.

Luke 1:11-13
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.

Luke 1:18-19
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Luke 1:26-31
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, / to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. / The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” ...

Matthew 1:20-23
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” / All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: ...

Matthew 28:2-5
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. ...

John 1:18
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.

John 14:9
Jesus replied, “Philip, I have been with you all this time, and still you do not know Me? Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

Acts 10:3-4
One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” / Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.


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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














Then Manoah said
The introduction of Manoah speaking signifies a moment of human interaction with the divine. Manoah, the father of Samson, is portrayed as a man seeking understanding and clarity. His approach to the Angel of the LORD reflects a deep respect and a desire to engage with the divine messenger. In the Hebrew context, the name Manoah means "rest" or "quiet," which may symbolize his role in seeking peace and understanding in a time of Israel's turmoil.

to the Angel of the LORD
The "Angel of the LORD" is a significant figure in the Old Testament, often considered a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. This divine messenger is not merely an angelic being but represents the presence and authority of God Himself. The phrase underscores the importance of the message being delivered and the divine nature of the encounter. In the historical context, such appearances were rare and marked pivotal moments in Israel's history.

What is your name
In ancient Near Eastern culture, knowing someone's name was synonymous with understanding their character and essence. Manoah's request to know the Angel's name reflects a desire for deeper revelation and connection. It also indicates a recognition of the Angel's authority and the significance of the message being delivered. Biblically, names often carry prophetic significance, revealing God's purpose and plan.

so that we may honor you
Manoah's intention to honor the Angel of the LORD reveals a heart of worship and reverence. The Hebrew concept of honor involves giving weight or significance to someone, acknowledging their authority and worth. This phrase highlights the appropriate response to divine revelation—worship and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness.

when your word comes to pass
This expression of faith by Manoah demonstrates his belief in the certainty of God's promises. The phrase "when your word comes to pass" indicates an expectation and assurance that what the Angel has spoken will indeed happen. It reflects a trust in God's faithfulness and the reliability of His word. In the broader scriptural context, this trust in divine promises is a recurring theme, encouraging believers to hold fast to God's word amidst uncertainty.

(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).

Verse 17. - What is thy name? See note to ver. 6. The phrase is very peculiar, literally, Who is thy name? as if he had been going to say, Who art thou? and then changed the form to is thy name. The Hebrews seem to have attached great importance to names, a circumstance due, in part, to every name being significant in the spoken language (see Genesis 4:1, 25; Genesis 5:29; Genesis 16:5, etc.; Genesis 17:19; 25:25, 26; 29 and Genesis 30; 1 Samuel 1:20 Isaiah 9:6; Isaiah 62:4; Jeremiah 23:6; Ephesians 1:21; Philippians 2:9, 10; Revelation 19:16, etc., and. many other passages). Compare also the phrase, the name of the Lord (Isaiah 30:27; Exodus 23:21; Exodus 33:19; Exodus 34:5, 6, 7). Manoah had certainly some suspicious as to the mysterious character of his visitor, and expected the name to reveal his true nature. We may do thee honour. Manoah seems throughout to use ambiguous language, suitable either to a man, if he was speaking to a man, or to a celestial visitant, should he be angel or God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Manoah
מָנ֛וֹחַ (mā·nō·w·aḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4495: Manoah -- father of Samson

said
וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Him,
מַלְאַ֥ךְ (mal·’aḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

“What
מִ֣י (mî)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

is Your name,
שְׁמֶ֑ךָ (šə·me·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name

so that we may honor
וְכִבַּדְנֽוּךָ׃ (wə·ḵib·baḏ·nū·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common plural | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome

You when
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

Your word
דְבָרְךָ֖ (ḏə·ḇā·rə·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

comes to pass?”
יָבֹ֥א (yā·ḇō)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go


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