Judges 6:36 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Gideon said to God, 'If you will save Israel through me, just as you promised,'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Gideon is asking God to confirm His promise to use him to rescue Israel from their enemies.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during Israel's period of oppression under the Midianites, who had been raiding and destroying Israel's crops for seven years. God had just called the unlikely hero Gideon to lead Israel's deliverance, despite Gideon feeling weak and insignificant. Gideon is about to ask for the famous 'fleece test' as confirmation of God's calling.

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And Gideon said, 'Therefore, when the LORD gives me victory over Zebah and Zalmunna, I will punish you by tearing your flesh with desert thorns and sharp briars.'

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