Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, I pray you, let us detain you, that we may make ready a kid for you.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A kid for thee. —Literally, before thy face. The narrative is closely analogous to that of the appearance of the angel to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Manoah said unto the angel of the Lord
Being satisfied with what he had said, and perceiving that he chose to sa…

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…

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