Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the angel of the LORD said unto him, Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the angel of Jehovah said unto him, Wherefore askest thou after my name, seeing it is wonderful?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the angel of the Lord said to him, Why are you questioning me about my name, seeing that it is a wonder?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And the angel of the LORD said to him, "Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?"

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And the angel of the LORD said to him, why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?

World English Bible (WEB)

The angel of Yahweh said to him, Why do you ask after my name, seeing it is wonderful?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the messenger of Jehovah saith to him, `Why `is' this -- thou dost ask for My name? -- and it `is' Wonderful.'