Judges 13:18 web — The angel of Yahweh said to him, "Why do you ask about my name, since it is wonderful?"

World English Bible

"The angel of Yahweh said to him, "Why do you ask about my name, since it is wonderful?""

— Judges 13:18, World English Bible

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Judges 13 — Context

15

Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, "Please, let us detain you, that we may make a young goat ready for you."

16

The angel of Yahweh said to Manoah, "Though you detain me, I won't eat of your bread; and if you will prepare a burnt offering, you must offer it to Yahweh." For Manoah didn't know that he was the angel of Yahweh.

17

Manoah said to the angel of Yahweh, "What is your name, that when your words happen, we may honor you?"

18

The angel of Yahweh said to him, "Why do you ask about my name, since it is wonderful?"

19

So Manoah took the young goat with the meal offering, and offered it on the rock to Yahweh: and [the angel] did wondrously, and Manoah and his wife looked on.

20

For it happened, when the flame went up toward the sky from off the altar, that the angel of Yahweh 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 Yahweh did no more appear to Manoah or to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was the angel of Yahweh.

Judges 13:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:18 say?
Judges 13:18 in the World English Bible reads: “The angel of Yahweh said to him, "Why do you ask about my name, since 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 (WEB): “The angel of Yahweh said to him, "Why do you ask about my name, since 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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