KJV ORIGINAL
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, What is thy name, that when thy sayings come to pass we may do thee honour?
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, 'What is your name, so that when your words come true we can honor you?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Manoah is asking the angel for his name so he can properly honor him when the promised miracle happens.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Manoah's encounter with the angel who announced that his barren wife would bear a son (Samson). In ancient Near Eastern culture, knowing someone's name was important for worship, honor, and establishing relationship. Manoah wanted to be able to give proper credit and thanks to this heavenly messenger when the prophecy was fulfilled.
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