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 to the angel of the LORD
Manoah, the father of Samson, is speaking to a divine messenger. 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 encounter is similar to other biblical instances where the angel of the LORD appears, such as to Hagar in Genesis 16 and to Gideon in Judges 6. The presence of the angel signifies a direct communication from God, emphasizing the importance of the message being delivered.

“What is your name,
In ancient Near Eastern culture, knowing someone's name was associated with understanding their character or essence. Manoah's request for the angel's name reflects a desire to understand more about the divine messenger and the authority behind the message. This mirrors Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32:29, where he also asks for a name but receives no direct answer, highlighting the mystery and transcendence of God.

so that we may honor you
Manoah's intention to honor the angel indicates a recognition of the divine nature of the visitor. In biblical times, honoring a messenger was a way to show respect and gratitude for the message delivered. This reflects the cultural practice of offering hospitality and reverence to those who bring significant news or blessings, as seen in Genesis 18 when Abraham entertains three visitors.

when your word comes to pass?”
Manoah expresses faith in the fulfillment of the angel's prophecy. This statement shows his belief in the reliability and truth of God's promises. The phrase "when your word comes to pass" echoes the biblical theme of God's faithfulness, as seen in Isaiah 55:11, where God's word is described as never returning void but accomplishing its purpose. This also foreshadows the birth of Samson, a deliverer for Israel, and connects to the broader narrative of God's deliverance throughout Scripture.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Manoah
A man from the tribe of Dan, Manoah is the father of Samson. He is depicted as a faithful man who seeks to understand God's will and honor Him.

2. The Angel of the LORD
A divine messenger who appears to Manoah and his wife, announcing the birth of Samson. This figure is often interpreted as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ.

3. Zorah
The town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his family lived. It is significant as the birthplace of Samson.

4. Samson's Birth Announcement
The event where the Angel of the LORD foretells the birth of Samson, who is to be a Nazirite dedicated to God from the womb.
Teaching Points
Reverence for the Divine
Manoah's desire to honor the Angel of the LORD underscores the importance of reverence and worship in our relationship with God. We should seek to honor God in all aspects of our lives.

Faith in God's Promises
Manoah's question reflects a faith that God's word will come to pass. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises, even when the fulfillment is not immediately visible.

The Mystery of God's Ways
The Angel's reluctance to reveal His name reminds us of the mystery and transcendence of God. We are called to trust in God's wisdom and timing, even when we do not fully understand His ways.

Preparation for God's Work
Just as Manoah and his wife were prepared for the birth of Samson, we should prepare ourselves spiritually for the tasks God has set before us.(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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