Then 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. So Manoah took a young goat and a grain offeringIn this phrase, we see Manoah, the father of Samson, engaging in an act of worship and sacrifice. The Hebrew word for "young goat" is "גְּדִי" (gedi), which was a common sacrificial animal in ancient Israelite culture. The "grain offering," or "מִנְחָה" (minchah), was a tribute to God, often symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving. This act of offering reflects the deep reverence and obedience Manoah had towards God, acknowledging His divine presence and seeking His favor. and offered them on a rock to the LORD
The act of offering on a "rock" is significant, as rocks were often used as altars in the Old Testament when a formal altar was not available. The Hebrew word for "rock" is "צוּר" (tsur), symbolizing strength and permanence. Offering sacrifices on a rock signifies a firm foundation in faith and trust in God. This act of worship was directed "to the LORD," emphasizing the personal relationship and covenant between God and His people. and the LORD did a marvelous thing
The phrase "the LORD did a marvelous thing" highlights the miraculous nature of God's actions. The Hebrew root for "marvelous" is "פָּלָא" (pala), which conveys the idea of something extraordinary or beyond human comprehension. This underscores the divine intervention and the supernatural aspect of God's work in the lives of His people, reminding us of His omnipotence and the wonders He performs for those who trust in Him. while Manoah and his wife looked on
This phrase indicates that Manoah and his wife were witnesses to the divine act. Their presence and observation signify the importance of personal experience in faith. The act of witnessing God's work strengthens belief and commitment. It also serves as a testimony to others of God's power and faithfulness. The inclusion of both Manoah and his wife highlights the role of family in spiritual experiences and the shared journey of faith. Persons / Places / Events 1. ManoahThe father of Samson, Manoah is a Danite who seeks to understand the divine message regarding the birth of his son. His interaction with the angel of the LORD demonstrates his desire for clarity and reverence for God. 2. Angel of the LORDA divine messenger who appears to Manoah and his wife, announcing the birth of Samson. This figure is often seen as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, due to the divine attributes and authority displayed. 3. Manoah's WifeThough unnamed, she plays a crucial role in receiving the initial message from the angel. Her faith and obedience are pivotal in the account. 4. Offering on the RockManoah offers a young goat and a grain offering on a rock to the LORD, which is consumed by fire, signifying divine acceptance and presence. 5. ZorahThe town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his family live. It serves as the setting for the announcement of Samson's birth. Teaching Points Divine EncounterThe presence of the angel of the LORD signifies God's direct involvement in the lives of His people. We should seek to recognize and respond to God's presence in our daily lives. Faith and ObedienceManoah and his wife's response to the angel's message demonstrates faith and obedience. We are called to trust and act upon God's word, even when the full picture is not clear. God's SovereigntyThe miraculous announcement of Samson's birth underscores God's control over life and His plans. We can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign over our circumstances. Worship and ReverenceManoah's offering and the subsequent divine fire teach us about the importance of worship and reverence for God. Our worship should be sincere and rooted in a deep respect for His holiness. Preparation for God's WorkJust as Samson was set apart for a specific purpose, we too are called to prepare ourselves for the work God has for us. This involves spiritual discipline and dedication. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Manoah's interaction with the angel of the LORD challenge us to seek understanding and clarity in our spiritual walk? 2. In what ways does the account of Samson's birth announcement encourage us to trust in God's timing and plans, especially in seemingly impossible situations? 3. How can we apply the principle of offering sincere worship and reverence to God in our daily lives? 4. What lessons can we learn from Manoah and his wife's faith and obedience that can be applied to our own faith journey? 5. How does the theme of divine intervention in the lives of barren women throughout Scripture inspire us to trust in God's power and promises? Connections to Other Scriptures The concept of divine fire consuming an offering is reminiscent of Elijah's experience on Mount Carmel, where God demonstrates His power and approval. The angel of the LORD appearing to announce a miraculous birth parallels the angelic announcements to Mary and Zechariah in the New Testament. The theme of barrenness followed by divine intervention connects to the accounts of Sarah, Rebekah, and Hannah, highlighting God's sovereignty in fulfilling His promises. People Dan, Danites, Manoah, SamsonPlaces Eshtaol, Mahaneh-dan, Pirathon, ZorahTopics Amazing, Angel, Cereal, Goat, Goats, Grain, Kid, Manoah, Mano'ah, Meal, Meal-offering, Meat, Meat-offering, Offered, Offereth, Offering, Performed, Present, Rock, Sacrificed, Strange, Taketh, Watched, Wife, Wonderfully, Wonderously, Wonders, Wondrously, WorksDictionary of Bible Themes Judges 13:19 4651 goat
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7435 sacrifice, in OT Judges 13:2-23 8474 seeing God Judges 13:2-25 5652 babies Judges 13:3-22 1511 Trinity, relationships in
5976 visiting Judges 13:19-20 4354 rock Judges 13:19-22 4140 angel of the Lord Library The Wonderful.
Isaiah ix:6. HIS name shall be called "Wonderful" (Isaiah ix:6). And long before Isaiah had uttered this divine prediction the angel of the Lord had announced his name to be Wonderful. As such He appeared to Manoah. And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honor. And the angel of Jehovah said unto Him "why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is Wonderful" (margin, Judges xiii:17-18). This angel of Jehovah, the Person who …
Arno Gaebelein—The Lord of GloryOf the Name of God
Exod. iii. 13, 14.--"And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you." We are now about this question, What God is. But who can answer it? Or, if answered, who can understand it? It should astonish us in …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Gen. xxxi. 11
Of no less importance and significance is the passage Gen. xxxi. 11 seq. According to ver. 11, the Angel of God, [Hebrew: mlaK halhiM] appears toJacob in a dream. In ver. 13, the same person calls himself the God of Bethel, with reference to the event recorded in chap. xxviii. 11-22. It cannot be supposed that in chap xxviii. the mediation of a common angel took place, who, however, had not been expressly mentioned; for Jehovah is there contrasted with the angels. In ver. 12, we read: "And behold …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Characters and Names of Messiah
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. S uch was the triumphant exultation of the Old Testament Church! Their noblest hopes were founded upon the promise of MESSIAH; their most sublime songs were derived from the prospect of His Advent. By faith, which is the substance of things hoped for, they considered the gracious declarations …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 Mothers, Daughters, and Wives in Israel
In order accurately to understand the position of woman in Israel, it is only necessary carefully to peruse the New Testament. The picture of social life there presented gives a full view of the place which she held in private and in public life. Here we do not find that separation, so common among Orientals at all times, but a woman mingles freely with others both at home and abroad. So far from suffering under social inferiority, she takes influential and often leading part in all movements, specially …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life The Incarnation.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that hath been made. In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not. There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him. He was …
Marcus Dods—The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I A Cloud of Witnesses.
"By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. By faith Jacob, when he was a-dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. By faith Joseph, when his end was nigh, made mention of the departure of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.... By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been compassed about for seven days. By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, …
Thomas Charles Edwards—The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews The Doctrine of God
I. THE EXISTENCE OF GOD: (Vs. Atheism). 1. ASSUMED BY THE SCRIPTURES. 2. PROOFS OF THE EXISTENCE OF GOD. a) Universal belief in the Existence of God. b) Cosmological:--Argument from Cause. c) Teleological:--Argument from Design. d) Ontological:--Argument from Being. e) Anthropological:--Moral Argument. f) Argument from Congruity. g) Argument from Scripture. II. THE NATURE OF GOD: (Vs. Agnosticism) 1. THE SPIRITUALITY OF GOD: (Vs. Materialism). 2. THE PERSONALITY OF GOD: (Vs. Pantheism). 3. THE UNITY …
Rev. William Evans—The Great Doctrines of the Bible A Treatise of the Fear of God;
SHOWING WHAT IT IS, AND HOW DISTINGUISHED FROM THAT WHICH IS NOT SO. ALSO, WHENCE IT COMES; WHO HAS IT; WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS; AND WHAT THE PRIVILEGES OF THOSE THAT HAVE IT IN THEIR HEARTS. London: Printed for N. Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, over against the Stocks market: 1679. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and "a fountain of life"--the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Of the Power of Making Laws. The Cruelty of the Pope and his Adherents, in this Respect, in Tyrannically Oppressing and Destroying Souls.
1. The power of the Church in enacting laws. This made a source of human traditions. Impiety of these traditions. 2. Many of the Papistical traditions not only difficult, but impossible to be observed. 3. That the question may be more conveniently explained, nature of conscience must be defined. 4. Definition of conscience explained. Examples in illustration of the definition. 5. Paul's doctrine of submission to magistrates for conscience sake, gives no countenance to the Popish doctrine of the obligation …
John Calvin—The Institutes of the Christian Religion Annunciation to Zacharias of the Birth of John the Baptist.
(at Jerusalem. Probably b.c. 6.) ^C Luke I. 5-25. ^c 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa [a Jewish proselyte, an Idumæan or Edomite by birth, founder of the Herodian family, king of Judæa from b.c. 40 to a.d. 4, made such by the Roman Senate on the recommendation of Mark Antony and Octavius Cæsar], a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course [David divided the priests into twenty-four bodies or courses, each course serving in rotation one week in the temple …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Judges
For the understanding of the early history and religion of Israel, the book of Judges, which covers the period from the death of Joshua to the beginning of the struggle with the Philistines, is of inestimable importance; and it is very fortunate that the elements contributed by the later editors are so easily separated from the ancient stories whose moral they seek to point. That moral is most elaborately stated in ii. 6-iii. 6, which is a sort of programme or preface to iii. 7-xvi. 31, which constitutes …
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