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How do we know Jesus is the angel of the Lord in the Old Testament?

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The angel of the Lord in Judges 13 is identified as the pre-incarnate Christ, indicated by His responses and actions, which align with the nature of Jesus.

In the narrative of Judges 13, scholars often see the angel of the Lord as a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. This is supported by how the angel responds to Manoah's inquiry about His name, stating that it is 'secret' or 'wonderful' (Judges 13:18), paralleling Isaiah 9:6 where the Messiah is called 'Wonderful'. Furthermore, Manoah's fear of death upon seeing God (Judges 13:22) suggests he understands he is in the presence of the divine. These elements collectively point to this figure being more than just an angel; He is indeed Christ Himself, who has come to announce salvation and perform miraculous deeds.
Scripture References: Judges 13:18, Isaiah 9:6

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