Judges 6:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Please don't leave this place until I come back to you and bring out my offering to set before you. And he said, I will wait here until you return.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Gideon is asking the angel of the Lord to wait while he prepares an offering, and the angel agrees to stay.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Gideon's first encounter with the angel of the Lord, who appeared to call him to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. Gideon wanted to prepare a proper offering to honor this divine visitor, following the custom of hospitality and worship in ancient Israel.

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