Emotions in Judges Chapter 13

Despair and Hopelessness: The chapter begins with Israel's oppression by the Philistines, evoking despair and hopelessness.

Amazement and Awe: Manoah and his wife experience amazement and awe at the appearance of the angel of the Lord.

Hope and Anticipation: The promise of Samson’s birth brings a sense of hope and anticipation for deliverance from oppression.

Reverence and Fear: The couple shows reverence and fear, especially when the angel ascends in the flame from the altar.