Then Manoah said to the angel of the LORD, “What is your name, so that we may honor you when your word comes to pass?”
Parallel translations
- WEB Manoah said to Yahweh’s angel, “What is your name, that when your words happen, we may honor you?”
- KJV 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?
- NKJV Then Manoah said to the Angel of the Lord, “What is Your name, that when Your words come to pass we may honor You?”
- NASB And Manoah said to the angel of the Lord, “What is your name, so that when your words are fulfilled, we may honor you?”
- NLT Then Manoah asked the angel of the Lord, “What is your name? For when all this comes true, we want to honor you.”
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Quick answer
Manoah asks the angel's name so they may honor him when the promise comes true. He desires to give due thanks.
Overview
Manoah's request for a name reflects a wish to honor the messenger appropriately. It also shows he is still treating him as a remarkable but human man of God. The question sets up the angel's mysterious reply, which hints at his divine identity.
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Cross-references · 1
- Gen 32:29And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.
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