Judges 6:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD said to him, 'Peace be with you; don't be afraid: you will not die.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is reassuring Gideon that he doesn't need to fear death after encountering the divine presence.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs when Gideon realizes he has been speaking with the Angel of the LORD and fears he will die, as it was commonly believed that seeing God meant certain death. God immediately comforts Gideon with these words of peace and assurance. This takes place during Israel's oppression under the Midianites, when God was calling Gideon to be a deliverer for His people.

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