Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?

Bible References

Why askest

Judges 13:6
Then the woman went and told her husband, saying, “A Man of God came to me and his appearance was like the appearance of the Angel of God, very awesome. I did not ask Him where he came from, and he did not tell me his name.
Genesis 32:29
Then Jacob asked Him, “Please tell me Your name.” But He said, “Why is it that you ask My name?” And He declared a blessing [of the covenant promises] on Jacob there.