Judges 13:12 Meaning
And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?
Context Explained
10And the woman made haste, and ran, and shewed her husband, and said unto him, Behold, the man hath appeared unto me, that came unto me the other day.
11And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? And he said, I am.
12And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?
13And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Of all that I said unto the woman let her beware.
14She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 22:6
Both verses emphasize the importance of guiding children in the right way.
James 1:5
This verse encourages seeking wisdom from God, similar to Manoah's inquiry about raising his child.
Deuteronomy 6:7
Both verses discuss the importance of instructing children in God's ways.
Source: Judges 13:12