Judges 13:18 asv — And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful?

American Standard Version

"And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful? "

— Judges 13:18, American Standard Version

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Judges 13 — Context

15

And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, I pray thee, let us detain thee, that we may make ready a kid for thee.

16

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

17

And Manoah said unto the angel of Jehovah, What is thy name, that, when thy words come to pass, we may do thee honor?

18

And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful?

19

So Manoah took the kid with the meal-offering, and offered it upon the rock unto Jehovah: and the angel did wondrously, and Manoah and his wife looked on.

20

For it came to pass, when the flame went up toward heaven from off the altar, that the angel of Jehovah ascended in the flame of the altar: and Manoah and his wife looked on; and they fell on their faces to the ground.

21

But the angel of Jehovah did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of Jehovah.

Judges 13:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:18 say?
Judges 13:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful? ”
Where is Judges 13:18 in the Bible?
Judges 13:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 18.
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 13:18.
What translation should I read Judges 13:18 in?
Judges 13:18 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 13:18?
Judges 13:18 reads (ASV): “And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful? ” 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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