Judges 13:15 Meaning
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.
Context Explained
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.
15And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.
16And the angel of the LORD said unto Manoah, Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the LORD. For Manoah knew not that he was an angel of the LORD.
17And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 13:2
Both verses highlight the importance of showing hospitality, as Manoah offers to prepare a meal.
1 Peter 4:9
This verse echoes the call to be hospitable, similar to Manoah's request.
Romans 12:1
Both verses emphasize the idea of offering something to God, whether a meal or our lives.
Source: Judges 13:15