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Youngs Literal Translation
And Manoah saith, 'Now let thy words come to pass; what is the custom of the youth -- and his 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
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?"
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?"
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Judges 13:12
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Context Readings
Samson's Parents
11 And Manoah riseth, and goeth after his wife, and cometh unto the man, and saith to him, 'Art thou the man who spake unto the woman?' and he saith, 'I am.' 12 And Manoah saith, 'Now let thy words come to pass; what is the custom of the youth -- and his work?' 13 And the messenger of Jehovah saith unto Manoah, 'Of all that I said unto the woman let her take heed;
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Cross References
Genesis 18:19
for I have known him, that he commandeth his children, and his house after him (and they have kept the way of Jehovah), to do righteousness and judgment, that Jehovah may bring on Abraham that which He hath spoken concerning him.'
Proverbs 4:4
And he directeth me, and he saith to me: 'Let thy heart retain my words, Keep my commands, and live.
Proverbs 22:6
Give instruction to a youth about his way, Even when he is old he turneth not from it.
Ephesians 6:4
And the fathers! provoke not your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.