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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 13:20

19th Century

Bishop

From the altar. —The rock (tsor) of Judges 13:19 is now hallowed into an altar (mizbeach).

Fell o…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 13:20

17th Century

Pastor

For it came to pass, when the flame went up towards heaven
from off the altar
That is…

Matthew Henry

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…