Judges 13:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 13:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 13:4 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 13:4 — KJV
“Now therefore beware, I pray thee, and drink not wine nor strong drink, and eat not any unclean thing:”
— Judges 13:4 (KJV)
Judges 13:4 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 13:4
“But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:4: now, drink, wine
“She may not eat of any thing that cometh of the vine, neither let her drink wine or strong drink, nor eat any unclean thing: all that I commanded her let her observe.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:4: drink, wine, nor
“He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:4: drink, wine, nor
“It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:4: drink, wine, nor
“Ye have not eaten bread, neither have ye drunk wine or strong drink: that ye might know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Judges 13:4: now, drink, wine
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