Judges 13:3

And the angel of the Lord appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son.

Cross-reference

Judges 6:11 Parallel

In Judges 6:11, the angel appears to Gideon to call him as a deliverer — here the same pattern introduces Samson's birth.

In Genesis 18:10, angelic visitors announce Isaac's birth to barren Sarah — a direct parallel to the angel's announcement here.

In 2 Kings 4:16, Elisha similarly promises a barren woman she will bear a son — a parallel divine birth announcement.

Luke 1:13 Parallel

In Luke 1:13, Gabriel tells Zechariah his barren wife Elizabeth will bear John — same pattern of angelic promise to barren parents.

In Luke 1:28-38, Gabriel announces Jesus' birth to Mary — a typological parallel to the angel's announcement to Samson's mother, both miraculous conceptions.

In Genesis 16:7-13, the angel appears to Hagar to announce Ishmael's birth — a similar angelic announcement to a woman about a son.

In Genesis 17:16, God promises Abraham that barren Sarah will bear Isaac — a similar promise of a son to a barren woman.

In 1 Samuel 1:20, barren Hannah conceives Samuel after prayer — a thematic parallel of a barren woman bearing a leader.

Luke 1:7 Parallel

Luke 1:7 describes Elizabeth's barrenness — the same condition as Manoah's wife before the angel's promise.