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The Meaning of "Honor"
Multiple commentators (Barnes, Ellicott, Gill) explain that when Manoah offered to "do thee honor," he was referring to the common cultural practice of giving a gift or reward. This was a typical way to show gratitude and respect to a prophet or seer once their words were proven true.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 13:17
18th Century
Theologian
Honor you – If applied to a man, this would be through gifts, such as, for example, Balak promised to the prophet Balaam ([Reference Numbers…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 13:17
19th Century
Bishop
What is thy name? —Compare Genesis 32:29; Exodus 3:13; Proverbs 30:4.
We may do …
John Gill
On Judges 13:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, what is your name ,
&c.] Who are you, and by what name are you called? for…
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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…