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.
The angel of God told him, 'Take the meat and the bread without yeast, and place them on this rock, then pour the broth over them.' And Gideon did exactly what he was told.
The angel gave Gideon specific instructions for offering his prepared food on a rock, and Gideon obediently followed these directions.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Judges, the Israelites were suffering under Midianite oppression due to their repeated unfaithfulness to God, leading to cycles of sin and deliverance. God sent an angel to Gideon, a hesitant young man from the tribe of Manasseh, to commission him as a judge and leader to free Israel from their enemies. This specific instruction for Gideon to prepare an offering on a rock was part of a divine sign to confirm the angel's message and test his obedience.
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