"Please stay here," Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, "and we will prepare a young goat for you." Please let us detain youThis phrase reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom of hospitality, which was a significant cultural practice. The Hebrew word for "detain" is "עָצַר" (atsar), which can mean to hold back or restrain. In this context, it implies a respectful request to stay longer. The act of detaining a guest was not merely about physical presence but about engaging in fellowship and honoring the visitor. This reflects the deep-seated value placed on hospitality in biblical times, where hosting a guest was seen as a sacred duty and a blessing. and we will prepare
The preparation of a meal was an important aspect of hospitality. The Hebrew root "עָשָׂה" (asah) means to do or make, indicating an active effort to provide for the guest. This preparation was not just about food but about creating an environment of welcome and care. In the biblical context, preparing a meal was an act of service and love, reflecting the host's desire to honor and bless the guest. a young goat
The offering of a young goat, or "גְּדִי" (gedi) in Hebrew, was a common practice in ancient Israelite culture. Goats were valuable livestock, and offering a young goat was a sign of generosity and respect. This choice of animal for a meal signifies the importance of the guest and the host's willingness to provide the best they have. In the broader scriptural context, goats were often used in sacrifices and feasts, symbolizing both sustenance and spiritual offering. for you
The phrase "for you" emphasizes the personal nature of the hospitality being extended. It indicates that the preparation and offering are specifically intended for the guest, highlighting the host's focus on the visitor's needs and comfort. This personal touch is a reminder of the biblical principle of selfless service and love for others, reflecting the heart of God's command to love one's neighbor. In the narrative of Judges, this act of hospitality sets the stage for divine interaction and revelation, underscoring the importance of welcoming God's messengers. Persons / Places / Events 1. ManoahA man from the tribe of Dan, the father of Samson. He is characterized by his desire to understand God's will and his hospitality. 2. The 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. 3. The OfferingManoah's request to prepare a young goat signifies an act of hospitality and reverence, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of the time. 4. ZorahThe town in the territory of Dan where Manoah and his family lived, setting the stage for the events leading to Samson's birth. 5. Samson's Birth AnnouncementThe broader context of this verse is the announcement of Samson's birth, a significant event in Israel's history as Samson would become a judge and deliverer of Israel. Teaching Points Hospitality as WorshipManoah's offer to prepare a meal for the Angel of the LORD reflects the importance of hospitality as an act of worship and reverence towards God. Seeking UnderstandingManoah's interaction with the Angel shows a desire to understand God's will, encouraging believers to seek divine guidance in their lives. Recognizing Divine PresenceThe encounter challenges us to be aware of God's presence in our daily lives, often in unexpected ways. Faith in God's PromisesManoah's response to the angelic message demonstrates faith in God's promises, a model for trusting God's plans for our lives. The Role of SacrificeThe preparation of a young goat symbolizes the importance of sacrifice in worship, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Christ. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Manoah's response to the Angel of the LORD reflect the cultural and religious practices of his time, and what can we learn from this about our own expressions of faith? 2. In what ways does the account of Manoah and the Angel of the LORD encourage us to be more aware of God's presence in our daily lives? 3. How can Manoah's desire to understand God's will inspire us to seek divine guidance in our own decision-making processes? 4. What parallels can we draw between Manoah's encounter with the Angel and other biblical accounts of divine visitation, and how do these accounts deepen our understanding of God's interaction with humanity? 5. How does the theme of hospitality in this passage connect with New Testament teachings, and how can we apply this principle in our interactions with others today? Connections to Other Scriptures Genesis 18Similar to Manoah's encounter, Abraham also shows hospitality to divine visitors, highlighting a consistent biblical theme of welcoming God's messengers. Hebrews 13:2This verse encourages believers to show hospitality, as some have entertained angels without knowing it, echoing Manoah's experience. Luke 1The announcement of John the Baptist's birth to Zechariah parallels the angelic announcement to Manoah, emphasizing God's intervention in miraculous births. People Dan, Danites, Manoah, SamsonPlaces Eshtaol, Mahaneh-dan, Pirathon, ZorahTopics Angel, Detain, Goat, Goats, Kid, Manoah, Mano'ah, Messenger, Please, Prepare, Ready, StayDictionary of Bible Themes Judges 13:15 4651 goat
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5976 visiting Judges 13:9-16 4478 meat Judges 13:15-16 4476 meals 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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