“I will stay,” the angel of the Lord replied, “but I will not eat anything. However, you may prepare a burnt offering as a sacrifice to the Lord.” (Manoah didn’t realize it 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…