Judges 13:21 kjva — But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lo…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord."

— Judges 13:21, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 13 — Context

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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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So Manoah took a kid with a meat offering, and offered it upon a rock unto the Lord: 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 the Lord ascended in the flame of the altar. And Manoah and his wife looked on it, and fell on their faces to the ground.

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But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord.

22

And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.

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But his wife said unto him, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.

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And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the Lord blessed him.

Judges 13:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 13:21 say?
Judges 13:21 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord.”
Where is Judges 13:21 in the Bible?
Judges 13:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 13, verse 21.
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 13:21.
What translation should I read Judges 13:21 in?
Judges 13:21 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 13:21?
Judges 13:21 reads (KJVA): “But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord.” 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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