Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the woman went to her husband and told him, “A man of God came to me. He looked like an angel of God, very awesome. I didn’t ask him where he came from, and he didn’t tell me his name. New Living Translation The woman ran and told her husband, “A man of God appeared to me! He looked like one of God’s angels, terrifying to see. I didn’t ask where he was from, and he didn’t tell me his name. English Standard Version Then the woman came and told her husband, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask him where he was from, and he did not tell me his name, Berean Standard Bible So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. Berean Literal Bible And the woman came and spoke to her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask Him where He was from, and his name he did not tell to me. King James Bible Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name: New King James Version So the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A Man of God came to me, and His countenance was like the countenance of the Angel of God, very awesome; but I did not ask Him where He was from, and He did not tell me His name. New American Standard Bible Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. So I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. NASB 1995 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. And I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. NASB 1977 Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. And I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. Legacy Standard Bible Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. And I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. Amplified Bible Then the woman went and told her husband, saying, “A Man of God came to me and his appearance was like the appearance of the Angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask Him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. Berean Annotated Bible So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God {Elohim} came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. Christian Standard Bible Then the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. He looked like the awe-inspiring angel of God. I didn’t ask him where he came from, and he didn’t tell me his name. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. He looked like the awe-inspiring Angel of God. I didn’t ask Him where He came from, and He didn’t tell me His name. American Standard Version Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of the angel of God, very terrible; and I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name: Contemporary English Version She went to Manoah and said, "A prophet who looked like an angel of God came and talked to me. I was so frightened, that I didn't even ask where he was from. He didn't tell me his name, English Revised Version Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of the angel of God, very terrible; and I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name: GOD'S WORD® Translation The woman went to tell her husband. She said, "A man of God came to me. He had a very frightening appearance like the Messenger of God. So I didn't ask him where he came from, and he didn't tell me his name. Good News Translation Then the woman went and told her husband, "A man of God has come to me, and he looked as frightening as the angel of God. I didn't ask him where he came from, and he didn't tell me his name. International Standard Version Then the woman went to tell her husband. She said, "A man of God appeared to me. He looked like what an angel of God would look like—very frightening. I didn't ask him where he had come from and he didn't tell me his name. NET Bible The woman went and said to her husband, "A man sent from God came to me! He looked like God's angelic messenger--he was very awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. New Heart English Bible Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, "A man of God came to me, and his face was like the face of the angel of God, very awesome; and I didn't ask him where he was from, neither did he tell me his name, Webster's Bible Translation Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not whence he was, neither did he tell me his name: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. World English Bible Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me, and his face was like the face of the angel of God, very awesome. I didn’t ask him where he was from, neither did he tell me his name; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the woman comes and speaks to her husband, saying, “A Man of God has come to me, and His appearance [is] as the appearance of the Messenger of God, very fearful, and I have not asked Him where He [is] from, and he has not declared His Name to me; Berean Literal Bible And the woman came and spoke to her husband, saying, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask Him where He was from, and his name he did not tell to me. Young's Literal Translation And the woman cometh and speaketh to her husband, saying, 'A man of God hath come unto me, and his appearance is as the appearance of a messenger of God, very fearful, and I have not asked him whence he is, and his name he hath not declared to me; Smith's Literal Translation And the woman will go and will say to her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his sight as the sight of the messenger of God, very terrible: and I asked him not from whence he is, and his name he announced not to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when she was come to her husband she said to him: A man of God came to me, having the countenance of an angel, very awful. And when I asked him who he was, and whence he came, and by what name he was called, he would not tell me. Catholic Public Domain Version And when she had gone to her husband, she said to him: “A man of God came to me, having the countenance of an Angel, exceedingly terrible. And when I had inquired of him, who he was, and where he was from, and what name he was called, he was not willing to tell me. New American Bible The woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me; he had the appearance of an angel of God, fearsome indeed. I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. New Revised Standard Version Then the woman came and told her husband, “A man of God came to me, and his appearance was like that of an angel of God, most awe-inspiring; I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, and I trembled exceedingly, and I did not ask him whence he was, nor did he tell me his name; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the woman came and she said to her husband: “A man of God came to me and appeared to me with the appearance of an Angel of God, and I was greatly shaken, and I did not ask him from where he was, and he did not tell me his name OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the woman came and told her husband, saying: 'A man of God came unto me, and his countenance was like the countenance of the angel of God, very terrible; and I asked him not whence he was, neither told he me his name; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the woman went in, and spoke to her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his appearance was as of an angel of God, very dreadful; and I did not ask him whence he was, and he did not tell me his name. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Birth of Samson…5For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall come over his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.” 6So the woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me. His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. I did not ask him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name. 7But he said to me, ‘Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.’ ”… Cross References So the woman went and told her husband, 2 Kings 4:9 Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. Matthew 28:8 So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples. Luke 24:9 And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. “A man of God came to me. 1 Samuel 9:6 “Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.” 1 Kings 13:1 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. 2 Kings 8:7 Then Elisha came to Damascus while Ben-hadad king of Aram was sick, and the king was told, “The man of God has come here.” His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome. Daniel 10:5-6 I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Matthew 28:2-4 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. Ezekiel 1:26-28 Above the expanse over their heads was the likeness of a throne with the appearance of sapphire, and on the throne high above was a figure like that of a man. / From what seemed to be His waist up, I saw a gleam like amber, with what looked like fire within it all around. And from what seemed to be His waist down, I saw what looked like fire; and brilliant light surrounded Him. / The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. I did not ask him where he came from, John 7:27 But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.” John 8:14 Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going. Hebrews 7:3 Without father or mother or genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God, he remains a priest for all time. and he did not tell me his name. 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. Revelation 19:12 He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. Exodus 3:13-15 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.’” / God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. Luke 1:11-20 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. … Treasury of Scripture Then the woman came and told her husband, saying, A man of God came to me, and his countenance was like the countenance of an angel of God, very terrible: but I asked him not from where he was, neither told he me his name: A man Deuteronomy 33:1 And this is the blessing, wherewith Moses the man of God blessed the children of Israel before his death. Joshua 14:6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea. 1 Samuel 2:27 And there came a man of God unto Eli, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Did I plainly appear unto the house of thy father, when they were in Egypt in Pharaoh's house? countenance was Matthew 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: Luke 9:29 And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. Acts 6:15 And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel. terrible Judges 13:22 And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God. Genesis 28:16,17 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not… Exodus 3:2,6 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed… but I asked,etc. Judges 13:17,18 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? … Genesis 32:29 And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there. Luke 1:19 And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. Jump to Previous Angel Awesome Countenance Husband Terrible WhenceJump to Next Angel Awesome Countenance Husband Terrible WhenceJudges 13 1. Israel is delivered into the hands of Philistines2. 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 So the woman went and told her husband In the cultural context of ancient Israel, it was customary for a wife to report significant events to her husband, who was the head of the household. This reflects the patriarchal structure of society at the time. The woman, later identified as Manoah's wife, demonstrates obedience and respect for her husband by sharing the encounter. This action also sets the stage for the involvement of Manoah in the divine plan, highlighting the importance of family unity in God's purposes. A man of God came to me His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome I did not ask him where he came from and he did not tell me his name Persons / Places / Events 1. The Woman (Manoah's Wife)She is the wife of Manoah and the mother of Samson. Her encounter with the Angel of the Lord sets the stage for the birth of Samson, a future judge of Israel. 2. Manoah The husband of the woman, who later seeks confirmation and guidance from God regarding the message delivered by the Angel of the Lord. 3. The Angel of the Lord A divine messenger who appears to Manoah's wife, delivering the prophecy of Samson's birth and his Nazirite vow. 4. Zorah The town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his wife lived. 5. The Prophecy of Samson's Birth The event where the Angel of the Lord announces the birth of Samson, who is to begin the deliverance of Israel from the Philistines. Teaching Points Divine EncountersGod often communicates His plans through unexpected means and people. We should remain open to His guidance, even when it comes in surprising forms. Faith and Obedience Manoah's wife demonstrates faith by accepting the message without question. We are called to trust God's word and act in obedience, even when details are unclear. The Role of Women in God's Plan The Bible highlights the significant roles women play in God's redemptive history. Manoah's wife is a key figure in the account of Samson, reminding us of the value and importance of women in God's work. The Awe of God's Presence The description of the Angel as "exceedingly awesome" reminds us of the reverence due to God and His messengers. We should approach God with awe and respect. Seeking Confirmation Manoah's later request for confirmation shows the importance of seeking clarity and understanding in our walk with God. It is wise to seek God's guidance in prayer and through His Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 13:6?2. How does Judges 13:6 highlight the importance of recognizing God's messengers today? 3. What can we learn from Manoah's wife's response to the angel's appearance? 4. How does Judges 13:6 connect to other angelic visitations in Scripture? 5. What role does discernment play when encountering divine messages in our lives? 6. How can we apply the awe and reverence shown in Judges 13:6? 7. What does Judges 13:6 reveal about the nature of angelic appearances in the Bible? 8. How does Judges 13:6 challenge our understanding of divine encounters? 9. Why is the angel's appearance described as "very awesome" in Judges 13:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 13? 11. In Judges 13:6–7, why didn’t Manoah’s wife seek more proof or clarity from the angel if his words were so extraordinary? 12. What does the Bible say about sex? 13. What does the Bible say about sexual morality? 14. What is the meaning of Samson and Delilah's story? What Does Judges 13:6 Mean So the woman went and told her husband- The first response to a divine encounter is testimony. Like Eve was created as a helper for Adam, here Manoah’s wife seeks unity with her husband by sharing what God revealed (cf. Genesis 2:18; Proverbs 31:11). - Spiritual experiences are meant to be processed in the covenant of marriage so that both partners can obey God together (cf. 1 Peter 3:7). - Her immediate action contrasts with Eve’s solitary conversation with the serpent; instead of hiding the event, she brings it into the light (cf. John 3:21). A man of God came to me - “Man of God” ordinarily refers to prophets such as Moses (Deuteronomy 33:1) or Samuel (1 Samuel 9:6). She recognizes prophetic authority even before realizing the visitor’s full identity. - God often starts His deliverance through a “word” before the “deed,” signaling that revelation precedes salvation (cf. Amos 3:7). - Personal encounters with God’s messenger remind us that He meets people where they are—Manoah’s wife, though barren, is not overlooked (cf. Luke 1:26–28). His appearance was like the angel of God, exceedingly awesome - The description matches earlier Christophanies—manifestations of the pre-incarnate Christ—such as the “Angel of the LORD” in Judges 6:11–22 and Genesis 22:11–15. - “Exceedingly awesome” aligns with reactions to divine glory: Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:6) and John on Patmos (Revelation 1:17). Fear and awe confirm genuine heavenly visitation. - God’s holiness produces reverence, underscoring that grace never diminishes His majesty (cf. Hebrews 12:28–29). I did not ask him where he came from - Her restraint shows reverence; she doesn’t probe into mysteries God hasn’t chosen to reveal (cf. Deuteronomy 29:29). - Contrast with Gideon, who asked for signs (Judges 6:17). Faith expresses itself differently according to individual heart posture, yet God patiently guides each servant. - Sometimes obedience begins without full understanding; we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). He did not tell me his name - In Scripture, withholding a name signals divine transcendence (cf. Genesis 32:29; Judges 13:18). - Names convey authority—by not disclosing, the Angel asserts superiority while inviting trust. - Ultimately, the name above every name is revealed in Jesus (Philippians 2:9–11), but here the mystery points forward to that fuller revelation. summary Judges 13:6 records Manoah’s wife faithfully reporting her encounter with the Angel of the LORD. Her immediate testimony, recognition of prophetic authority, awe before divine holiness, humble restraint, and acceptance of mystery model a heart ready for God’s redemptive work. The verse teaches that genuine encounters with God inspire reverent communication, unity in marriage, and obedient faith even when many details remain unrevealed. (6) A man of God.--Angels always appeared in human form, and Manoah's wife, though awe-struck by the majesty of the angel's appearance, did not know him to be other than a prophet. Josephus, writing to please the coarse tastes of Gentile readers, describes the messenger as a tall and beautiful youth, who excited the jealousy of Manoah (Antt. v. 8, ? 2).Very terrible.--Comp. Matthew 28:3-4. I asked him not whence he was.--The LXX. omit the negative. Verse 6. - A man of God, i.e. a prophet, applied to Moses, Samuel, David, Shemaiah, Elijah, Elisha, and other prophets, and to Timothy in the New Testament. Manoah's wife applies it to the angel, not being sure that he was not human. It would not be improper to apply to an angel, seeing that Gabriel means man of God. I asked him not, etc. No doubt from awe. Jacob, on the contrary, asked the angel with whom he had wrestled, "Tell me, I pray thee, thy name" (Genesis 32:29). See vers. 17, 18. In the Septuagint (Cod. Alex. ) and Vulgate the not is omitted. "I asked him, but he did not tell me."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the womanהָאִשָּׁ֗ה (hā·’iš·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female went וַתָּבֹ֣א (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and said to וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say her husband, לְאִישָׁהּ֮ (lə·’î·šāh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person “A Man אִ֤ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of God הָאֱלֹהִים֙ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative came בָּ֣א (bā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to me. אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to His appearance was like וּמַרְאֵ֕הוּ (ū·mar·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4758: Sight, appearance, vision the Angel מַלְאַ֥ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of God, הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative exceedingly מְאֹ֑ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb Strong's 3966: Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily awesome. נוֹרָ֣א (nō·w·rā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten I did not וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no ask שְׁאִלְתִּ֙יהוּ֙ (šə·’il·tî·hū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand Him where אֵֽי־ (’ê-) Interrogative Strong's 335: Where?, how? He came from, מִזֶּ֣ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that and He did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no tell הִגִּ֥יד (hig·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous me לִֽי׃ (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 0: 0 His name. שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Links Judges 13:6 NIVJudges 13:6 NLT Judges 13:6 ESV Judges 13:6 NASB Judges 13:6 KJV Judges 13:6 BibleApps.com Judges 13:6 Biblia Paralela Judges 13:6 Chinese Bible Judges 13:6 French Bible Judges 13:6 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 13:6 Then the woman came and told her (Jd Judg. Jdg) |
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