Judges 13:22 Meaning and Explanation
“And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.”
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What Does Judges 13:22 Mean?
Manoah's first reaction to the revelation is fear: 'We shall surely die, because we have seen God.' He reflects the deep biblical awareness that no one can look upon God and live -- the holiness of the Lord is overwhelming to mortal eyes. His dread is reverent, not faithless.
His fear honors the truth that God is holy and not to be approached lightly. Yet, as his wife will show, this is not the whole truth about God. The same Lord who is awesome in holiness is also gracious in His dealings. Manoah's trembling reminds us that reverence is right; the verses to come will remind us that grace runs deeper still.
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What does Judges 13:22 mean?
Manoah fears that he and his wife will die because they have seen God.