Judges 13:12 akjv — And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him?

American King James Version

"And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him? "

— Judges 13:12, American King James Version

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Judges 13 — Context

9

And God listened to the voice of Manoah; and the angel of God came again to the woman as she sat in the field: but Manoah her husband was not with her.

10

And the woman made haste, and ran, and showed her husband, and said to him, Behold, the man has appeared to me, that came to me the other day.

11

And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said to him, Are you the man that spoke to the woman? And he said, I am.

12

And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him?

13

And the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, Of all that I said to the woman let her beware.

14

She may not eat of any thing that comes of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe. ¶

15

And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, I pray you, let us detain you, until we shall have made ready a kid for you.

Judges 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:12 say?
Judges 13:12 in the American King James Version reads: “And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him? ”
Where is Judges 13:12 in the Bible?
Judges 13:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 12.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 13:12.
What translation should I read Judges 13:12 in?
Judges 13:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 13:12?
Judges 13:12 reads (AKJV): “And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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