Judges 13:12 nasb — Manoah said, "Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy's mode of life and his vocation?"

NASB

"Manoah said, "Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy's mode of life and his vocation?""

— Judges 13:12, NASB

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Judges 13 — Context

9

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

10

So the woman ran quickly and told her husband, "Behold, the man who came the other day has appeared to me."

11

Then Manoah arose and followed his wife, and when he came to the man he said to him, "Are you the man who spoke to the woman?" And he said, "I am."

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Manoah said, "Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy's mode of life and his vocation?"

13

So the angel of the LORD said to Manoah, "Let the woman pay attention to all that I said.

14

"She should not eat anything that comes from the vine nor drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing; let her observe all that I commanded."

15

Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, "Please let us detain you so that we may prepare a young goat for you."

Judges 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:12 say?
Judges 13:12 in the NASB reads: “Manoah said, "Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy's mode of life and his vocation?"”
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 (NASB): “Manoah said, "Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy's mode of life and his vocation?"” 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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