Judges 13:2 cpdv — Now there was a certain man from Zorah, and of the stock of Dan, whose name was Manoah, having a barren wife.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Now there was a certain man from Zorah, and of the stock of Dan, whose name was Manoah, having a barren wife. "

— Judges 13:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 13 — Context

1

And again, the sons of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord. And he delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years.

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Now there was a certain man from Zorah, and of the stock of Dan, whose name was Manoah, having a barren wife.

3

And an Angel of the Lord appeared to her, and he said: “You are barren and without children. But you shall conceive and bear a son.

4

Therefore, take care that you do not drink wine or strong drink. Neither shall you eat anything unclean.

5

For you shall conceive and bear a son, whose head no razor shall touch. For he shall be a Nazirite of God, from his infancy and from his mother’s womb. And he shall begin to free Israel from the hand of the Philistines.”

Judges 13:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:2 say?
Judges 13:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now there was a certain man from Zorah, and of the stock of Dan, whose name was Manoah, having a barren wife. ”
Where is Judges 13:2 in the Bible?
Judges 13:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 2.
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 13:2.
What translation should I read Judges 13:2 in?
Judges 13:2 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 13:2?
Judges 13:2 reads (CPDV): “Now there was a certain man from Zorah, and of the stock of Dan, whose name was Manoah, having a barren wife. ” 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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