Judges 13:21
New International Version
When the angel of the LORD did not show himself again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it was the angel of the LORD.

New Living Translation
The angel did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Manoah finally realized it was the angel of the LORD,

English Standard Version
The angel of the LORD appeared no more to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD.

King James Bible
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.

New King James Version
When the Angel of the LORD appeared no more to Manoah and his wife, then Manoah knew that He was the Angel of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Now the angel of the LORD did not appear to Manoah or his wife again. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

NASB 1995
Now the angel of the LORD did not appear to Manoah or his wife again. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

NASB 1977
Now the angel of the LORD appeared no more to Manoah or his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the angel of Yahweh did not appear to Manoah or his wife again. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The Angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah or his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the Angel of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
The angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah realized that it was the angel of the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah realized that it was the Angel of the LORD.”

American Standard Version
But the angel of Jehovah did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Although the angel didn't appear to them again, they realized he was one of the LORD's angels.

English Revised Version
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The Messenger of the LORD didn't appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah knew that this had been the Messenger of the LORD.

International Standard Version
The angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah or to his wife, and then Manoah knew confidently that the visitor had been the angel of the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD.

NET Bible
The LORD's messenger did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. After all this happened Manoah realized that the visitor had been the LORD's messenger.

New Heart English Bible
But the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.

World English Bible
But Yahweh’s angel didn’t appear to Manoah or to his wife any more. Then Manoah knew that he was Yahweh’s angel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the Messenger of YHWH has not added again to appear to Manoah, and to his wife, then Manoah has known that He [is] the Messenger of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
and the messenger of Jehovah hath not added again to appear unto Manoah, and unto his wife, then hath Manoah known that He is a messenger of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the messenger of Jehovah will no more add to be seen to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he is the messenger of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the angel of the Lord appeared to them no more. And forthwith Manue understood that it was an angel of the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Angel of the Lord no longer appeared to them. And immediately, Manoah understood him to be an Angel of the Lord.

New American Bible
but the angel of the LORD was seen no more by Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah, realizing that it was the angel of the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
The angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife. Then Manoah realized that it was the angel of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah and his wife knew that he was an angel of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH was no longer seen by MaNoah and his wife, and then MaNoah and his wife knew that he was The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the angel appeared no more to Manoe and to his wife: then Manoe knew that this was an angel of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Samson
20When the flame went up from the altar to the sky, the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell facedown to the ground. 21And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD. 22“We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!”…

Cross References
Genesis 32:30
So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”

Exodus 3:2-6
There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. ...

Judges 6:22-23
When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” / But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

Isaiah 6:5
Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.”

Luke 24:31
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.

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 9:3-5
As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.

Revelation 1:17
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

Genesis 16:13
So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “Here I have seen the One who sees me!”

Exodus 33:20
But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.”

Deuteronomy 5:24-26
and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. / But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. / For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived?

1 Kings 19:12-13
After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. / When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”

Ezekiel 1:28
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.

Daniel 10:7-9
Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. / So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground.


Treasury of Scripture

But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.

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Judges 6:22
And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

Hosea 12:4,5
Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us; …

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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














And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife
This phrase indicates a significant moment of divine encounter. The "angel of the LORD" is a recurring figure in the Old Testament, often seen as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. The angel's departure signifies the completion of his message, which was to announce the birth of Samson, a future judge of Israel. The absence of further appearances emphasizes the finality and sufficiency of the divine message delivered. This encounter is reminiscent of other angelic visitations, such as those to Abraham and Sarah (Genesis 18) and to Gideon (Judges 6), where the angel's presence signifies God's direct intervention in human affairs.

Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD
Manoah's realization marks a moment of spiritual insight and recognition of divine presence. Initially, Manoah and his wife did not fully comprehend the identity of their visitor. This realization is crucial as it underscores the holiness and authority of the message they received. The recognition of the angel of the LORD often leads to a deeper understanding of God's will and purpose, as seen in other biblical narratives. This moment parallels the recognition of divine messengers in other scriptures, such as Jacob's encounter at Peniel (Genesis 32:30) and the disciples' realization of Jesus' identity post-resurrection (Luke 24:31). The acknowledgment of the angel's true identity also reflects the broader biblical theme of God revealing Himself progressively to His people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Manoah
The father of Samson, Manoah is a Danite who, along with his wife, receives a divine promise of a son who will begin to deliver Israel from the Philistines.

2. Manoah's Wife
Though unnamed in the text, she is the mother of Samson. She is initially visited by the Angel of the LORD and receives the prophecy of Samson's birth.

3. The Angel of the LORD
A divine messenger who appears to Manoah and his wife, delivering the promise of Samson's birth and instructing them on how to raise him as a Nazirite.

4. Zorah
The town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his wife live.

5. The Offering
Manoah offers a burnt offering to the LORD, during which the Angel of the LORD ascends in the flame, confirming the divine nature of the message.
Teaching Points
Divine Encounters
Recognize that God often reveals Himself in unexpected ways and through unexpected people. Be open to His presence in your daily life.

Faith and Obedience
Manoah and his wife demonstrate faith by preparing the offering and following the Angel's instructions. Trust and obey God's guidance even when the path is unclear.

God's Sovereignty
The Angel's ascension in the flame signifies God's control over nature and His plans. Rest in the assurance that God is sovereign over your circumstances.

Miraculous Births
The birth of Samson, like other miraculous births in the Bible, points to God's power to bring about His purposes through human history. Reflect on how God can use your life for His purposes.

Worship and Reverence
Manoah's response to the divine encounter was worship. Cultivate a heart of worship and reverence for God in all aspects of life.Verse 21. - But. It is better rendered and, in close sequence to the preceding words. It follows, Then, i.e. when they saw him go up, they knew that he was an angel.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And when the Angel
מַלְאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

of the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

did not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

appear
לְהֵרָאֹ֖ה (lə·hê·rā·’ōh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 7200: To see

again
יָ֤סַף (yā·sap̄)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

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

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

and
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

his wife,
אִשְׁתּ֑וֹ (’iš·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female

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

realized
יָדַ֣ע (yā·ḏa‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3045: To know

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

it
הֽוּא׃ (hū)
Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

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

of the LORD.
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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