1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with Midian? And they did chide with him sharply.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the men 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)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Why hast thou H4100 (מָה) — properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and even rela…
- served H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- us thus H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that thou calledst H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- us not, when thou wentest H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with the Midianites H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- And they did chide H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- with him sharply H2394 (חׇזְקָה) — vehemence (usually in a bad sense)
2 And he said unto them, What have I now done in comparison with you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, What have I done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- not the gleaning H5955 (עֹלֵלָה) — only in plural gleanings; by extension gleaning-time
- of the grapes of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- than the vintage H1210 (בָּצִיר) — clipped, i.e. the grape crop
- of Abi–ezer H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) — Abiezer, the name of two Israelites
3 God hath delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison with you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- into your hands 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…
- the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- Oreb H6159 (עֹרֵב) — Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the cliff near the Jordan
- and Zeeb H2062 (זְאֵב) — Zeeb, a Midianitish prince
- and what was I able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in comparison of you? Then their anger 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…
- was abated H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- toward him, when he had said H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
4 And Gideon came to the Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- passed over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- he, and the three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men 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)
- with him, faint H5889 (עָיֵף) — languid
- yet pursuing H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
5 And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they are faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
- Give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- I pray you, loaves H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- unto the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that follow H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- faint H5889 (עָיֵף) — languid
- and I am pursuing H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
6 And the princes of Succoth said, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread unto thine army?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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 Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- now in thine 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…
- that we should give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- unto thine army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
7 And Gideon said, Therefore when Jehovah hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into my hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers.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)
- Therefore when Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- into 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…
- then I will tear H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- your flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- with the thorns H6975 (קוֹץ) — a thorn
- of the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and with briers H1303 (בַּרְקָן) — a thorn (perhaps as burning brightly)
8 And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them in like manner; and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- thence to Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
- and spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto them likewise H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
- 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 Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- him as the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
- had answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
9 And he spake also unto the men of Penuel, saying, When I come again in peace, I will break down this tower.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- also unto the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- When I 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…
- in peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- I will break down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- this tower H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
10 Now Zebah and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their hosts with them, about fifteen thousand men, all that were left of all the host of the children of the east; for there fell a hundred and twenty thousand men that drew sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- in Karkor H7174 (קַרְקֹר) — Karkor, a place East of the Jordan
- and their armies H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- with them, about fifteen H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- with them, about fifteen H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- all that were left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- of all the armies H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- of 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)
- for there fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- men 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)
- that drew H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
11 And Gideon went up by the way of them that dwelt in tents on the east of Nobah and Jogbehah, and smote the host; for the host was secure.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of them that dwelt H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- on the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- of Nobah H5025 (נֹבַח) — Nobach, the name of an Israelite, and of a place East of the Jordan
- and Jogbehah H3011 (יׇגְבְּהָה) — Jogbehah, a place East of the Jordan
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- for the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- was secure H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
12 And Zebah and Zalmunna fled; and he pursued after them; and he took the two kings of Midian, Zebah and Zalmunna, and discomfited all the host.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- fled H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- he pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them, and took H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and discomfited H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
- all the army H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
13 And Gideon the son of Joash returned from the battle from the ascent of Heres.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- returned 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…
- from battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- before H4608 (מַעֲלֶה) — an elevation, i.e. (concretely) acclivity or platform; abstractly (the relation or state) a rise or (figuratively) priority
- the sun H2775 (חֶרֶס) — the sun
14 And he caught a young man of the men of Succoth, and inquired of him: and he described for him the princes of Succoth, and the elders thereof, seventy and seven men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And caught H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- a young man H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
- and enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of him: and he described H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- unto him the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- threescore and seventeen H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- threescore and seventeen H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- men 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)
15 And he came unto the men of Succoth, and said, Behold Zebah and Zalmunna, concerning whom ye did taunt me, saying, Are the hands of Zebah and Zalmunna now in thy hand, that we should give bread unto thy men that are weary?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- with whom ye did upbraid H2778 (חָרַף) — to pull off, i.e. (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e. defame; to spend th…
- me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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 Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- now in thine 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…
- that we should give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- unto thy men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- weary H3287 (יָעֵף) — fatigued; figuratively, exhausted
16 And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- 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)
- and thorns H6975 (קוֹץ) — a thorn
- of the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and briers H1303 (בַּרְקָן) — a thorn (perhaps as burning brightly)
- and with them he taught H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Succoth H5523 (סֻכּוֹת) — Succoth, the name of a place in Egypt and of three in Palestine
17 And he brake down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he beat down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- the tower H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- of Penuel H6439 (פְּנוּאֵל) — Penuel or Peniel, a place East of Jordan; also (as Penuel) the name of two Israelites
- and slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- 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)
18 Then said he unto Zebah and Zalmunna, What manner of men were they whom ye slew at Tabor? And they answered, As thou art, so were they; each one resembled the children of a king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he unto Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- What H375 (אֵיפֹה) — what place?; also (of time) when?; or (of means) how?
- manner of men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- whom ye slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- at Tabor H8396 (תָּבוֹר) — Tabor, a mountain in Palestine, also a city adjacent
- And they answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- As thou H3644 (כְּמוֹ) — as, thus, so
- they; each one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- resembled H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- 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 a king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
19 And he said, They were my brethren, the sons of my mother: as Jehovah liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the sons 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 my mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- if H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
- ye had saved them alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- I would not slay H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
20 And he said unto Jether his first-born, Up, and slay them. But the youth drew not his sword; for he feared, because he was yet a youth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jether H3500 (יֶתֶר) — Jether, the name of five or six Israelites and of one Midianite
- his firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- Up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- slay H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- them. But the youth H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- drew H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- not his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- for he feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- yet a youth H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us; for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescents that were on their camels’ necks.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and Zalmunna H6759 (צַלְמֻנָּע) — Tsalmunna, a Midianite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- thou, and fall H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- upon us: for as the 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)
- his strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- Zebah H2078 (זֶבַח) — Zebach, a Midianitish prince
- and took away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the ornaments H7720 (שַׂהֲרֹן) — a round pendant for the neck
- on their camels’ H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- necks H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son also; for thou hast saved us out of the hand of Midian.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the men 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)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- Rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- thou over us, both thou, and 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,…
- and thy son’s 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,…
- 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,…
- also: for thou hast delivered H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- us from 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
23 And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: Jehovah shall rule over you.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 them, I will not rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over you, neither shall my 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,…
- rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over you: Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
24 And Gideon said unto them, I would make a request of you, that ye would give me every man the ear-rings of his spoil. (For they had golden ear-rings, because they were Ishmaelites.)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 them, I would desire H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- a request H7596 (שְׁאֵלָה) — a petition; by implication, a loan
- of you, that ye would give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me every 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)
- the earrings H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- of his prey H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
- For they had golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- earrings H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- Ishmaelites H3459 (יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי) — a Jishmaelite or descendant of Jishmael
25 And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the ear-rings of his spoil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We will willingly H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- And they spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- a garment H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) — a dress, especially a mantle
- and did cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- therein every 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)
- the earrings H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- of his prey H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
26 And the weight of the golden ear-rings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; besides the crescents, and the pendants, and the purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were about their camels’ necks.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
- of the golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- earrings H5141 (נֶזֶם) — a nose-ring
- that he requested H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- was a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- beside ornaments H7720 (שַׂהֲרֹן) — a round pendant for the neck
- and collars H5188 (נְטִיפָה) — a pendant for the ears (especially of pearls)
- and purple H713 (אַרְגָּמָן) — purple (the color or the dyed stuff)
- raiment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- on the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- and beside the chains H6060 (עָנָק) — a necklace (as if strangling)
- about their camels’ H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- necks H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
27 And Gideon made an ephod thereof, and put it in his city, even in Ophrah: and all Israel played the harlot after it there; and it became a snare unto Gideon, and to his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- an ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
- thereof, and put H3322 (יָצַג) — to place permanently
- it in his city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- in Ophrah H6084 (עׇפְרָה) — Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- went thither a whoring H2181 (זָנָה) — to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish…
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- it: which thing became a snare H4170 (מוֹקֵשׁ) — a noose (for catching animals) (literally or figuratively); by implication, a hook (for the nose)
- unto Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- and to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
28 So Midian was subdued before the children of Israel, and they lifted up their heads no more. And the land had rest forty years in the days of Gideon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus was Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- subdued H3665 (כָּנַע) — properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
- 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…
- 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
- so that they lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- their heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- no more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- And the country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- was in quietness H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- in the days 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…
- of Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
29 And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jerubbaal H3378 (יְרֻבַּעַל) — Jerubbaal, a symbolic name of Gideon
- 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
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
30 And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten; for he had many wives.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- had threescore and ten H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- sons 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 his body H3409 (יָרֵךְ) — the thigh (from its fleshy softness); by euphemistically the generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side
- begotten H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- for he had many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
31 And his concubine that was in Shechem, she also bare him a son, and he called his name Abimelech.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his concubine H6370 (פִּילֶגֶשׁ) — a concubine; also (masculine) a paramour
- in Shechem H7927 (שְׁכֶם) — Shekem, a place in Palestine
- she also bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him a 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,…
- whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- he called H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- Abimelech H40 (אֲבִימֶלֶךְ) — Abimelek, the name of two Philistine kings and of two Israelites
32 And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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
- died H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- old age H7872 (שֵׂיבָה) — old age
- and was buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- in the sepulchre H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
- his father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- 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
33 And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon was dead, that the children of Israel turned again, and played the harlot after the Baalim, and made Baal-berith their god.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as soon as Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- was dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- that 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
- turned 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…
- and went a whoring H2181 (זָנָה) — to commit adultery (usually of the female, and less often of simple fornication, rarely of involuntary ravishment); figuratively, to commit idolatry (the Jewish…
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- Baalim H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- Baal–berith H1170 (בַּעַל בְּרִית) — Baal-Berith, a special deity of the Shechemites
- their 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…
34 And the children of Israel remembered not Jehovah their God, who had delivered them out of the hand of all their enemies on every side;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
- remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- not Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their 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…
- who had delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- them out of the hands 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 their enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- on every side H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
35 neither showed they kindness to the house of Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, according to all the goodness which he had showed unto Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither shewed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- they kindness H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jerubbaal H3378 (יְרֻבַּעַל) — Jerubbaal, a symbolic name of Gideon
- Gideon H1439 (גִּדְעוֹן) — Gidon, an Israelite
- according to all the goodness H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- which he had shewed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity