Judges 13:18 bbe — But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?

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

— Judges 13:18, Bible in Basic English

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“And the angel of the Lord said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?”
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Judges 13 — Context

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?

So Manoah took the young goat with its meal offering, offering it on the rock to the Lord, who did strange things.

And when the flame went up to heaven from the altar, the angel of the Lord went up in the flame of the altar, while Manoah and his wife were looking on; and they went down on their faces to the earth.

But the angel of the Lord was seen no more by Manoah and his wife. Then it was clear to Manoah that he was the angel of the Lord.

Judges 13:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:18 say?

Judges 13:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?”

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 (BBE): “But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?” 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 13:18 bbe — But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?

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