Judges 13:15 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 t…

King James Version

"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."

— Judges 13:15, King James Version

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Judges 13 — Context

12

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

13

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

14

She may not eat of any thing that cometh 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 unto the angel of the Lord, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.

16

And the angel of the Lord said unto Manoah, Though thou detain me, I will not eat of thy bread: and if thou wilt offer a burnt offering, thou must offer it unto the Lord. For Manoah knew not that he was an angel of the Lord.

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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?

18

And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?

Judges 13:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:15 say?
Judges 13:15 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
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 (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.” 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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