The answer is: Goat

Judges 13:15

In Judges 13, we meet Manoah, the father of Samson, who encounters a mysterious angel of the Lord. Faced with this extraordinary visitor, Manoah instinctively wants to show hospitality—something incredibly valued in ancient cultures. What stands out is his choice to prepare a goat as an offering!

Interestingly, offerings were often significant in ancient rituals, especially to convey gratitude or seek favor. By offering a goat, Manoah mirrors the practices of the times when animals were viewed as valuable. Goats specifically were sometimes selected for specific types of offerings or sacrifices. In that era, food represented sustenance and fellowship—honoring one's guest illustrated profound respect.

Encouragingly, this was more than just a pass.htmis ADN meal; it reflects Manoah's desire to bless the encounter with something tangible. In Hebrew tradition, angels often deliver messages from God, acting as divine surprised spoilers, dropping into human experience without prior notice. Throughout the Bible, they wield fostering instructions in pivotal moments—think of the angel conversing with Mary in Luke about the Birth for Christ.

Moreover, Manoah's moment resonates throughout the texts with echoes of other divine interactions. They typically leave humans in awe and generate life-changing outcomes, like those seen in Abraham’s hospitality to angels, which ultimately turned into a different kind of covenant calling. So, when we reflect upon Manoah's innocent offering of a goat, we tap into a history saturated with strands of divine human engagement rooted profoundly in love and respect!