Judges 13:15

"She may not eat of anything that comes of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing. Let her observe all that I commanded her.”"

Key Reflection

This command emphasizes holiness and separation from impurity. By forbidding the consumption of grapes, wine, and other unclean things, it underscores the Nazirite’s dedication to living a life set apart for God's service, mirroring themes of purification and devotion found throughout the Pentateuch.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The language of Manoah, like that of GideonJudges 6:18, seems to indicate some suspicion that his visitor was more than human. The word rendered “made ready,” is also the proper word for “offering a sacrifice,” and is so used by the Angel in the next verse. By which it appears that the Angel understood Manoah to speak of offering a kid as a burnt-offering. Hence, his caution, “thou must offer it unto the Lord.” (CompareRevelation 19:10;Revelation 22:8;Acts 10:25-26.)

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