Judges 13:12 net — Manoah said,“Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”

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"Manoah said,“Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”"

— Judges 13:12, NET Bible

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Judges 13 — Context

9

God answered Manoah’s prayer. God’s angel visited the woman again while she was sitting in the field. But her husband Manoah was not with her.

10

The woman ran at once and told her husband,“Come quickly, the man who visited me the other day has appeared to me!”

11

So Manoah got up and followed his wife. When he met the man, he said to him,“Are you the man who spoke to my wife?” He said,“Yes.”

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Manoah said,“Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”

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The LORD’s angel told Manoah,“Your wife should pay attention to everything I told her.

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She should not drink anything that the grapevine produces. She must not drink wine or beer, and she must not eat any food that will make her ritually unclean. She should obey everything I commanded her to do.”

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Manoah said to the LORD’s angel,“Please stay here awhile, so we can prepare a young goat for you to eat.”

Judges 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Judges 13:12 say?
Judges 13:12 in the NET Bible reads: “Manoah said,“Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?””
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 (NET): “Manoah said,“Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”” 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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