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For it happened, when the flame went up toward the sky from off the altar, that the angel of Yahweh ascended in the flame of the altar: and Manoah and his wife looked on; and they fell on their faces to the ground.
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The Posture of Awe
Commentators explain that Manoah and his wife falling on their faces was a natural and appropriate response to witnessing a divine event. This posture signifies profound reverence, astonishment, and worship in the presence of God, a common reaction to divine encounters seen throughout Scripture.
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19th Century
Anglican
From the altar. —The rock (tsor) of Judges 13:19 is now hallowed into an altar (mizbeach).
Fell o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For it came to pass, when the flame went up towards heaven from off the altar That is…
Presbyterian
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…
