Judges 13:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And Manoah arose, and went after his wife, and came to the man, and said unto him, Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman? And he said, I am.”
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Read Full Chapter →Manoah follows his wife to the messenger and asks if he is the one who spoke to her; the messenger affirms that he is.
What Does Judges 13:11 Mean?
Manoah rises and follows his wife to the field. Reaching the visitor, he asks plainly, 'Art thou the man that spakest unto the woman?' The reply is simple and direct: 'I am.' The messenger confirms his identity and stands ready to answer Manoah's questions.
Manoah's willingness to go 'after his wife' shows a humble heart -- he follows where God has already been at work, even through her. He seeks confirmation not from doubt but from earnestness. The scene models a faith that verifies and then engages, coming near to the messenger of God rather than holding back, ready to listen and to learn.
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What does Judges 13:11 mean?
Manoah follows his wife to the messenger and asks if he is the one who spoke to her; the messenger affirms that he is.