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Hospitality or Worship?
Commentators explain that the Hebrew verb for “make ready” can mean either to prepare a meal or to offer a sacrifice. This ambiguity in the text likely reflects Manoah's own uncertainty. He recognizes his visitor is special, perhaps a prophet, but may not yet grasp that he is a divine being. His offer hovers between hospitality and worship.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 13:15
18th Century
Theologian
The language of Manoah, like that of Gideon (Judges 6:18), seems to indicate some suspicion that his visitor was more than human. The w…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 13:15
19th Century
Bishop
A kid for thee. —Literally, before thy face. The narrative is closely analogous to that of the appearance of the angel to…
John Gill
On Judges 13:15
17th Century
Pastor
And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord
Being satisfied with what he had said, and perceiving that he chose to sa…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 13:15–23
17th Century
Minister
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…