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
The woman went and said to her husband, "A man sent from God came to me! He looked like God's angelic messenger -- he was 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, "Please tell me your name." "Why do you ask my name?" the man replied. Then he blessed Jacob there.

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