KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So please be very careful—don't drink any wine or strong alcohol, and don't eat anything that is considered unclean.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The angel is giving specific instructions to Samson's mother about what to avoid during her pregnancy to keep herself pure for God's special purpose.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of the angel's message to Manoah's wife, who would become Samson's mother. The angel was announcing that she would have a son who would be a Nazirite—someone specially dedicated to God from birth. These dietary restrictions were part of the Nazirite vow and were meant to set apart those consecrated to God's service.
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