But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.
But he said to me, 'Listen, you will become pregnant and give birth to a son. From now on, don't drink any wine or alcohol, and don't eat anything that is considered unclean, because your child will be dedicated to God as a Nazarite from birth until the day he dies.'
The angel is telling Manoah's wife that her future son will be specially set apart for God his entire life, and she must follow specific rules during her pregnancy to prepare for this.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the Judges, Israel was under the oppression of the Philistines, a recurring cycle of rebellion and deliverance in their history. An angel of the Lord appeared to a barren woman, Manoah's wife, and instructed her that her son would be a Nazarite from birth, meaning he must avoid wine, strong drink, and unclean food as a sign of his special dedication to God. This child, Samson, was destined to begin delivering Israel from their enemies, highlighting God's use of individuals for His redemptive purposes.
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