And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?
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Interpretation
What Manoah asked for instruction in his duty, he was readily told; but what he asked to gratify his curiosity, was denied. God has in his word given full directions concerning our duty, but never designed to answer other questionings.
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This thought runs through Judges 13:15-19.
Glossary
- Manoah Person
- Rest, a Danite, the father of Samson ( Judg. 13:1-22 , and 14:2-4).