And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for there is no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armor, 'Come on, let's go over to the camp of these foreigners who don't worship God. Maybe the LORD will help us win. Nothing can stop the LORD from giving victory, whether he uses many people or just a few.'
Jonathan is expressing bold faith that God can give victory against overwhelming odds, trusting that God's power isn't limited by the size of an army.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during Israel's ongoing battles with the Philistines, when the Israelites were greatly outnumbered and poorly equipped. Jonathan, King Saul's son, was planning a daring raid on a Philistine outpost with only his armor-bearer, showing remarkable courage and faith in God's ability to work through small beginnings.
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