Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:
So please be very careful, don't drink any wine or strong alcohol, and don't eat anything that is considered unclean.
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
In the book of Judges, during a period of Israelite oppression by the Philistines, an angel of the Lord appeared to a barren woman, the wife of Manoah, to announce that she would conceive and bear a son. This son was to be a Nazirite, dedicated to God from birth, which required strict adherence to vows of separation, including abstaining from wine, strong drink, and unclean foods. The instruction given to the mother underscores the importance of preparing for this divine calling in ancient Israelite culture.
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