Judges 13:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 13:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 13:18 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret? secret: or, wonderful" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 13:18 — KJV
“And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret? secret: or, wonderful”
— Judges 13:18 (KJV)
Judges 13:18 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 13:18
“As for you, O house of Israel, thus saith the Lord GOD; Go ye, serve ye every one his idols, and hereafter also, if ye will not hearken unto me: but pollute ye my holy name no more with your gifts, and with your idols.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:18: lord, thus, after
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:18: angel, lord, name
“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:18: lord, after, name
“And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:18: lord, why, thus
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:18: lord, thus, name
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