Judges 13:23

But his wife said unto him, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.

Cross-reference

Judges 13:16 records the angel's instruction to offer a burnt offering, which Manoah's wife later cites as evidence of God's favor.

Judges 6:22 Parallel

Judges 6:22 has Gideon fearing death after seeing the angel, mirroring Manoah's fear that his wife counters with reasoning about God's acceptance.

Genesis 4:4 Parallel

In Genesis 4:4, God's acceptance of Abel's offering parallels the sign of favor Manoah's wife cites — God's acceptance shows He does not intend harm.

Genesis 4:5 Contrast

In Genesis 4:5, God's rejection of Cain's offering contrasts with the acceptance Manoah's wife uses as proof of God's favor.

Leviticus 9:24 shows God accepting a burnt offering by fire, illustrating the divine approval that Manoah's wife cites as evidence of His favor.

Psalm 25:14 Parallel

In Psalm 25:14, God reveals His covenant to those who fear Him — Manoah's wife sees the revelation as evidence of favor, not death.

Psalm 86:17 Parallel

In Psalm 86:17, the psalmist asks for a sign of God's favor — Manoah's wife recognizes the angelic visit and accepted offering as such a sign.