Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Manoah asked, "Now, when what you've said occurs, what is to be the young man's way of life and work?"
New American Standard Bible
Manoah said, “Now when your words come to pass, what shall be the boy’s mode of life and his vocation?”
King James Version
And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?
Holman Bible
Then Manoah asked, “When Your words come true, what will the boy’s responsibilities and mission
A Conservative Version
And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. What shall be the ordering of the child, and [what] shall we do to him?
American Standard Version
And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass: what shall be the ordering of the child, and how'shall we do unto him?
Amplified
And Manoah said, “Now when your words come true, what shall be the boy’s manner of life, and his vocation?”
Bible in Basic English
And Manoah said, Now when your words come true, what is to be the rule for the child and what will be his work?
Darby Translation
And Mano'ah said, "Now when your words come true, what is to be the boy's manner of life, and what is he to do?"
Julia Smith Translation
And Manoah will say, Now shall come thy words. What shall be the judgment of the boy, and his work?
King James 2000
And Manoah said, Now let your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Manoah said to him, "Now {when your words come true}, what will be the boy's {manner of life} and work?"
Modern King James verseion
And Manoah said, Now let Your words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and what shall we do to him?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then Manoah said, "Now when thy saying is come to pass: what shall be the manner of the child, and what shall he do?"
NET Bible
Manoah said, "Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?"
New Heart English Bible
Manoah said, "Now let your words happen. How shall the child be raised and what is he to do?"
The Emphasized Bible
And Manoah said, Now, let thy words come to pass, - What shall be the rule for the boy, and his work?
Webster
And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do to him?
World English Bible
Manoah said, "Now let your words happen. What shall be the ordering of the child, and [how] shall we do to him?"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Manoah saith, 'Now let thy words come to pass; what is the custom of the youth -- and his work?'
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 13:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Samson's Parents
11 So Manoah got up quickly and followed his wife, and when he came to the man he told him, "Are you the man who spoke to my wife?" He replied, "I am." 12 Manoah asked, "Now, when what you've said occurs, what is to be the young man's way of life and work?" 13 The angel of the LORD replied to Manoah, "Just have your wife be careful to carry out everything that I told her.
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Cross References
Genesis 18:19
Indeed, I've made myself known to him in order that he may encourage his sons and his household that is born after him to keep the way of the LORD, and to do what is right and just, so that the LORD may bring about for Abraham what he has promised."
Proverbs 4:4
he taught me and told me, "Let your heart fully embrace what I have to say; keep my commandments and live!
Proverbs 22:6
Train a child in the way appropriate for him, and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up by training and instructing them about the Lord.