And the Angel of the Lord said to Manoah, “Though you detain Me, I will not eat your food. But if you offer a burnt offering, you must offer it to the Lord.” (For Manoah did not know He was the Angel of the Lord.)

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

You must offer it to the Lord. —Rather, a burnt offering to the Lord you may offer it. (Compare to Judges 6:20.) Angels i…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah
In answer to his request:

though you detain me, I will n…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

What Manoah asked for instruction in his duty, he was readily told; but what he asked to gratify his curiosity, was denied. God has given full dire…