Then Manoah entreated Yahweh, and said, “Oh, Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us, and teach us what we should do to the child who shall be born.”
Parallel translations
- KJV Then Manoah intreated the LORD, and said, O my Lord, let the man of God which thou didst send come again unto us, and teach us what we shall do unto the child that shall be born.
- BSB Then Manoah prayed to the LORD, “Please, O Lord, let the man of God You sent us come to us again to teach us how to raise the boy who is to be born.”
- ESV Then Manoah prayed to the LORD and said, “O Lord, please let the man of God whom you sent come again to us and teach us what we are to do with the child who will be born.”
- NKJV Then Manoah prayed to the Lord, and said, “O my Lord, please let the Man of God whom You sent come to us again and teach us what we shall do for the child who will be born.”
- NASB Then Manoah pleaded with the Lord and said, “Lord, please let the man of God whom You have sent come to us again so that he may teach us what we are to do for the boy who is to be born.”
- NLT Then Manoah prayed to the Lord, saying, “Lord, please let the man of God come back to us again and give us more instructions about this son who is to be born.”
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Quick answer
Manoah prays for the man of God to return and teach them how to raise the child. He responds with humble, prayerful seriousness.
Overview
Manoah's earnest prayer shows a desire to obey God rightly in raising the promised son. His request for further instruction reflects godly responsibility and dependence on the Lord. This humble seeking stands out as a bright spot of faith in a spiritually dark time.
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Cross-references · 3
- Acts 9:6But rise up, and enter into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
- Job 34:32Teach me that which I don’t see. If I have done iniquity, I will do it no more’?
- Prov 3:5–6Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding.
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