KJV ORIGINAL
And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the angel of the LORD said to him, 'Why are you asking about my name, since it is beyond understanding?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The angel is explaining that God's name is too wonderful and mysterious for humans to fully comprehend or know.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Manoah, Samson's father-to-be, asks the angel who appeared to announce Samson's birth to reveal his name. In ancient Hebrew culture, knowing someone's name meant having power or intimate knowledge of them. The angel's response indicates that God's true nature and identity are beyond human understanding.
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