1 And the children of Israel did that which was evil in the sight of Jehovah: and Jehovah delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
2 And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel; and because of Midian the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and the caves, and the strongholds.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- prevailed H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- them the dens H4492 (מִנְהָרָה) — properly, a channel or fissure, i.e. (by implication) a cavern
- in the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and caves H4631 (מְעָרָה) — a cavern (as dark)
- and strong holds H4679 (מְצַד) — a fastness (as a covert of ambush)
3 And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east; they came up against them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- it was, when Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- had sown H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- that the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and the Amalekites H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- even they came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
4 and they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance in Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they encamped H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- against them, and destroyed H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- the increase H2981 (יְבוּל) — produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively) wealth
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- till thou come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Gaza H5804 (עַזָּה) — Azzah, a place in Palestine
- and left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- no sustenance H4241 (מִחְיָה) — preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick
- for Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- neither sheep H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- nor ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- nor donkey H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
5 For they came up with their cattle and their tents; they came in as locusts for multitude; both they and their camels were without number: and they came into the land to destroy it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- with their cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- and their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- as H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- grasshoppers H697 (אַרְבֶּה) — a locust (from its rapid increase)
- for multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- both they and their camels H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- were without number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- and they entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
6 And Israel was brought very low because of Midian; and the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- was greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- impoverished H1809 (דָּלַל) — to slacken or be feeble; figuratively, to be oppressed
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
7 And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because H182 (אוֹדוֹת) — turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of
- of the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
8 that Jehovah sent a prophet unto the children of Israel: and he said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- a prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- a prophet H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- which said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I brought you up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and brought you forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of bondage H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
9 and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- you out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of all that oppressed H3905 (לָחַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
- you, and drave them out H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- you, and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you their land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
10 and I said unto you, I am Jehovah your God; ye shall not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell. But ye have not hearkened unto my voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not the gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- in whose land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- ye dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- but ye have not obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
11 And the angel of Jehovah came, and sat under the oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- an angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- under an oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
- in Ophrah H6084 (עׇפְרָה) — Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
- unto Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
- the Abi–ezrite H33 (אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי) — an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer
- and his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- threshed H2251 (חָבַט) — to knock out or off
- wheat H2406 (חִטָּה) — wheat, whether the grain or the plant
- by the winepress H1660 (גַּת) — a wine-press (or vat for holding the grapes in pressing them)
- to hide H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
12 And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him, and said unto him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with thee, thou mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- man of valour H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
13 And Gideon said unto him, Oh, my lord, if Jehovah is with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where are all his wondrous works which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not Jehovah bring us up from Egypt? but now Jehovah hath cast us off, and delivered us into the hand of Midian.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Oh H994 (בִּי) — oh that!; with leave, or if it please
- my Lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- if H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- be with us, why then is all this befallen H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- all his miracles H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- which our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- us of, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Did not Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- bring us up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- but now Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath forsaken H5203 (נָטַשׁ) — properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject,…
- us, and delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- us into the hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
14 And Jehovah looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and save Israel from the hand of Midian: have not I sent thee?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- looked H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- upon him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in this thy might H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- and thou shalt save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- from the hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- have not I sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
15 And he said unto him, Oh, Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is the poorest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Oh H994 (בִּי) — oh that!; with leave, or if it please
- my Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- wherewith H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- shall I save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- behold, my family H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- behold, my family H504 (אֶלֶף) — a family; also (from the sense of yoking or taming) an ox or cow
- poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- in Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- the least H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
- in my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
16 And Jehovah said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
17 And he said unto him, If now I have found favor in thy sight, then show me a sign that it is thou that talkest with me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, If now I have found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- grace H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in thy sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- then shew H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- me a sign H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- that thou talkest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
18 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Depart H4185 (מוּשׁ) — to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
- not hence, I pray thee, until I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto thee, and bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- my present H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- and set H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee. And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will tarry H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- until thou come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
19 And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes of an ephah of meal: the flesh he put in a basket, and he put the broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, and presented it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and made ready H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a kid H1423 (גְּדִי) — a young goat (from browsing)
- a kid H5795 (עֵז) — a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair)
- and unleavened cakes H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- of an ephah H374 (אֵיפָה) — an ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general
- of flour H7058 (קֶמַח) — flour
- the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- he put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in a basket H5536 (סַל) — properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e. an osier; but only as woven into a basket
- and he put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the broth H4839 (מָרָק) — soup (as if a rinsing)
- in a pot H6517 (פָּרוּר) — a skillet (as flat or deep)
- out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- unto him under the oak H424 (אֵלָה) — an oak or other strong tree
- and presented H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
20 And the angel of God said unto him, Take the flesh and the unleavened cakes, and lay them upon this rock, and pour out the broth. And he did so.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and the unleavened cakes H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- and lay H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- upon this H1975 (הַלָּז) — this or that
- rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- and pour out H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- the broth H4839 (מָרָק) — soup (as if a rinsing)
- And he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
21 Then the angel of Jehovah put forth the end of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there went up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and the angel of Jehovah departed out of his sight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the end H7097 (קָצֶה) — an extremity
- of the staff H4938 (מִשְׁעֵנָה) — support (abstractly), i.e. (figuratively) sustenance or (concretely) a walking-stick
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and the unleavened cakes H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
- and there rose up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- out of the rock H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- and consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- departed H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- out of his sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
22 And Gideon saw that he was the angel of Jehovah; and Gideon said, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! forasmuch as I have seen the angel of Jehovah face to face.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- perceived H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- an angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Alas H162 (אֲהָהּ) — Oh!
- O Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- for because H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- to face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
23 And Jehovah said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- unto thee; fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not: thou shalt not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
24 Then Gideon built an altar there unto Jehovah, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- there unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- it Jehovah–shalom, Yhwh Is Peace H3073 (יְהֹוָה שָׁלוֹם) — Jehovah-Shalom, a symbolical name of an altar in Palestine
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- yet in Ophrah H6084 (עׇפְרָה) — Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
- of the Abi–ezrites H33 (אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי) — an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer
25 And it came to pass the same night, that Jehovah said unto him, Take thy father’s bullock, even the second bullock seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the Asherah that is by it;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass the same night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- young H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- bullock H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- even the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- of seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years old H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- and throw down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- that thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath, and cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- the grove H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
26 and build an altar unto Jehovah thy God upon the top of this stronghold, in the orderly manner, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt-offering with the wood of the Asherah which thou shalt cut down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- upon the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of this rock H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
- in the ordered place H4634 (מַעֲרָכָה) — an arrangement; concretely, a pile; specifically a military array
- and take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- and offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a burnt sacrifice H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- with the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of the grove H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
- which thou shalt cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
27 Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as Jehovah had spoken unto him: and it came to pass, because he feared his father’s household and the men of the city, so that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- ten H6235 (עֶשֶׂר) — ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- as Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- it was, because he feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- that he could not do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- by day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
- that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
28 And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was broken down, and the Asherah was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- arose early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- behold, the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- was cast down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- and the grove H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
- was cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- by it, and the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- bullock H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- was offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
29 And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they inquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to another H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- Who hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- And when they enquired H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- and asked H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
30 Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die, because he hath broken down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the Asherah that was by it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
- Bring out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- thy son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that he may die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- because he hath cast down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and because he hath cut down H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- the grove H842 (אֲשֵׁרָה) — Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same
31 And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye contend for Baal? or will ye save him? he that will contend for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him contend for himself, because one hath broken down his altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all that stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- against him, Will ye plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- for Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- will ye save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- him? he that will plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- for him, let him be put to death H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- a god H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- let him plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- hath cast down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- his altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
32 Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal contend against him, because he hath broken down his altar.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore on that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- he called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- him Jerubbaal H3378 (יְרֻבַּעַל) — Jerubbaal, a symbolic name of Gideon
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- against him, because he hath thrown down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- his altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east assembled themselves together; and they passed over, and encamped in the valley of Jezreel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then all the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- and the Amalekites H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- were gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- and went over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- and pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- in the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
34 But the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the Spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- upon Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- and he blew H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- a trumpet H7782 (שׁוֹפָר) — a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
- and Abi–ezer H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) — Abiezer, the name of two Israelites
- was gathered H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
35 And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; and they also were gathered together after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- throughout all Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- who also was gathered H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him: and he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto Asher H836 (אָשֵׁר) — Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine
- and unto Zebulun H2074 (זְבוּלוּן) — Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe
- and unto Naphtali H5321 (נַפְתָּלִי) — Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and they came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
36 And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by my hand, as thou hast spoken,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- If thou wilt H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- by mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- as thou hast said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
37 behold, I will put a fleece of wool on the threshing-floor; if there be dew on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the ground, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by my hand, as thou hast spoken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I will put H3322 (יָצַג) — to place permanently
- a fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- of wool H6785 (צֶמֶר) — wool
- in the floor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- if the dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- be on the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- dry H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- upon all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- then shall I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that thou wilt save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- by mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- as thou hast said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
38 And it was so; for he rose up early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was so: for he rose up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- on the morrow H4283 (מׇחֳרָת) — the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow
- and thrust H2115 (זוּר) — to press together, tighten
- the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- together H2115 (זוּר) — to press together, tighten
- and wringed H4680 (מָצָה) — to suck out; by implication, to drain, to squeeze out
- the dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- out of the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- a bowl H5602 (סֵפֶל) — a basin (as deepened out)
- full H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
39 And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be kindled against me, and I will speak but this once: let me make trial, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- Let not thine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- be hot H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against me, and I will speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- but this once H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- let me prove H5254 (נָסָה) — to test; by implication, to attempt
- I pray thee, but this once H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- with the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- let it now be dry H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- only upon the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- and upon all the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- let there be dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
40 And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so that night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- for it was dry H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- upon the fleece H1492 (גָּזַּה) — a fleece
- only, and there was dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- on all the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)