Judges 13:15 bbe — And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you.

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"And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you."

— Judges 13:15, Bible in Basic English

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Judges 13:15 in Other Translations

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KJV
“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.”
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WEB
“Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, "Please, let us detain you, that we may make a young goat ready for you."”
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NET
“Manoah said to the LORD’s angel,“Please stay here awhile, so we can prepare a young goat for you to eat.””
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Judges 13 — Context

And Manoah said, Now when your words come true, what is to be the rule for the child and what will be his work?

And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah, Let the woman take note of what I have said to her.

She is to have nothing which comes from the vine for her food, and let her take no wine or strong drink or anything which is unclean; let her take care to do all I have given her orders to do.

And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you.

And the angel of the Lord said to Manoah, Though you keep me I will not take of your food; but if you will make a burned offering, let it be offered to the Lord. For it had not come into Manoah's mind that he was the angel of the Lord.

Then Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, What is your name, so that when your words come true we may give you honour?

But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?

Judges 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:15 say?

Judges 13:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you.”

Where is Judges 13:15 in the Bible?

Judges 13:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 15.

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 13:15.

What translation should I read Judges 13:15 in?

Judges 13:15 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 13:15?

Judges 13:15 reads (BBE): “And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you.” 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.

Judges 13:15 bbe — And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, Now let us keep you while we make ready a young goat for you.

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