Gideon and the Fleece

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Berean Standard Bible

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1Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

2and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

3Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

4encamping against them as far as Gaza and destroying the produce of the land. They left Israel with no sustenance, neither sheep nor oxen nor donkeys.

5For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it.

6Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.

7Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

8He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

9I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land.

10And I said to you: ‘I am the LORD your God. You must not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.’ But you did not obey Me.”

11Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites.

12And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

13“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”

14The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”

15“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”

16“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.”

17Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me.

18Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”

19So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.

20And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.

21Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight.

22When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”

23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

24So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

25On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.

26Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.”

27So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime.

28When the men of the city got up in the morning, there was Baal’s altar torn down, with the Asherah pole cut down beside it and the second bull offered up on the newly built altar.

29“Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.”

30Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son. He must die, because he has torn down Baal’s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”

31But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Are you contending for Baal? Are you trying to save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If Baal is a god, let him contend for himself with the one who has torn down his altar.”

32So on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that is to say, “Let Baal contend with him,” because he had torn down Baal’s altar.

33Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

34So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

35Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.

36Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,

37then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.”

38And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

39Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.”

40And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground.

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1And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

2And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

3And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

4And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

5For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

6And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.

7And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,

8That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;

9And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from before you, and gave you their land;

10And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

11And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abi-ezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.

12And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

13And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.

14And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

15And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.

16And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

17And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.

18Depart 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.

19And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes of an ephah of flour: the flesh he put in a basket, and he put the broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, and presented it.

20And 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.

21Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed out of his sight.

22And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

23And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.

24Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.

25And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it:

26And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.

27Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father’s household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.

28And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.

29And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.

30Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that was by it.

31And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar.

32Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.

33Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.

34But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi-ezer was gathered after him.

35And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

36And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,

37Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.

38And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

39And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.

40And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

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1Again the Israelis did things that Yahweh said were very evil. So he allowed the people of Midian to conquer them and rule them for seven years.

2The people of Midian treated the Israelis so cruelly that the Israelis fled to the mountains. There they made places to live in caves and animal dens.

3Whenever the Israelis planted things in their fields, the people of Midian and Amalek and other groups from the east invaded Israel.

4They set up tents in the area, and then destroyed the crops as far south as Gaza. They did not leave anything for the Israelis’ sheep or cattle or donkeys to eat.

5They came into Israel with their tents and their livestock like a swarm of locusts. There were so many of them that arrived riding on their camels that no one could count them. They stayed and ruined the Israelis’ crops.

6The people of Midian took almost everything the Israelis owned. So finally the Israelis pleaded for Yahweh to help them.

7When the Israelis pleaded with Yahweh to help them because of what the people from Midian were doing to them,

8he sent to them a prophet, who said, “Yahweh, the God we Israelis worship, says this: ‘Your ancestors were slaves in Egypt.

9But I rescued them from the leaders of Egypt and from all the others who oppressed them. I expelled their enemies from this land, and gave it to your ancestors.

10I told you all, “I am Yahweh, your God. You are now in the land where the descendants of Amor live, but you must not worship the gods whom they worship.” But you did not pay attention to me.’”

11One day Yahweh appeared in the form of an angel and sat underneath a big oak tree at Ophrah town. That tree belonged to Joash, who was from the clan of Abiezer. Joash’s son Gideon was threshing wheat in the pit where they pressed grapes to make wine. He was threshing the grain there in order to hide it from the people of Midian.

12Yahweh went over to Gideon and said to him, “You mighty warrior, Yahweh is helping you!”

13Gideon replied, “Sir, if Yahweh is helping us, why have all these bad things happened to us? We heard about [RHQ] all the miracles that Yahweh performed for our ancestors. We heard people tell us about how he rescued them from being slaves in Egypt. But now Yahweh has abandoned us, and we are ruled by the people from Midian.”

14Then Yahweh turned toward him and said, “I will give you strength to enable you to rescue the Israelis from the people of Midian. I am sending you to do that!”

15Gideon replied, “But Yahweh, how can I rescue the Israelis? My clan is the least significant in the whole tribe descended from Manasseh, and I am the least significant person in my whole family!”

16Yahweh said to him, “I will help you. So you will defeat the army of Midian as easily as if you were fighting only one man!”

17Gideon replied, “If you are truly pleased with me, do something which will prove that you who are speaking to me are really Yahweh.

18But do not go away until I go and bring back an offering to you.” Yahweh answered, “Okay, I will stay here until you return.”

19Gideon hurried to his home. He killed a young goat and cooked it. Then he took ◄a half a bushel/18 liters► of flour and baked some bread without yeast. Then he put the cooked meat in a basket, and put the broth from the meat in a pot, and took it to Yahweh, who was sitting under the tree.

20Then Yahweh said to him, “Put the meat and the bread on this rock. Then pour the broth on top of it.” So Gideon did that.

21Then Yahweh touched the meat and bread with the walking stick that was in his hand. A fire flamed up from the rock and burned up everything that Gideon had brought! And then Yahweh disappeared.

22When Gideon realized that it was really Yahweh who had appeared in the form of an angel and talked with him, he exclaimed, “O, Yahweh, I have seen you face-to-face when you had the form of an angel! So I will surely die!”

23But Yahweh called to him and said, “Do not be afraid! You will not die because of seeing me!”

24Then Gideon built an altar to worship Yahweh there. He named it ‘Yahweh gives us peace’. That altar is still there in Ophrah town, in the land that belongs to the descendants of Abiezer.

25That night Yahweh said to Gideon, “Take the second-best/oldest bull from your father’s herd, the bull that is seven years old. Kill it. Then tear down the altar that your father built to worship the god Baal. Also cut down the pole for worshipping the goddess Astarte that is there beside it.

26Then build a stone altar to worship me, your God Yahweh, here on this hill. Take the wood from the pole you cut down and make a fire to cook the meat of the bull as a burnt offering to me.”

27So Gideon and his servants did what Yahweh commanded. But they did it at night, because he was afraid what the other members of his family and the other men in town would do to him if they found out that he had done that.

28Early the next morning, as soon as the men got up, they saw that the altar to Baal had been torn down, and the pole for worshiping Astarte was gone. They saw that there was a new altar there, and on it was what remained from the bull they had sacrificed.

29The people asked each other, “Who did this?” After they investigated, someone told them that it was Gideon, the son of Joash, who had done it.

30They went to Joash and said to him, “Bring your son out here! ◄He must be executed/We must kill him►, because he destroyed our god Baal’s altar and cut down the pole for our goddess Astarte!”

31But Joash replied, “Are you trying to defend Baal? Are you trying to argue his case? Anyone who tries to defend Baal should be executed by tomorrow morning! If Baal is truly a god, he ought to be able to defend himself, and to get rid of the person who tore down his altar!”

32From that time, people called Gideon Jerub-Baal, which means ‘Baal should defend himself’, because he tore down Baal’s altar.

33Soon after that, the armies of the people of Midian and of Amalek and the people from the east gathered together. They crossed the Jordan River to attack the Israelis. They set up their tents in Jezreel Valley.

34Then Yahweh’s Spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a ram’s horn to summon the men to prepare to fight. So the men of the clan of Abiezer came to him.

35He also sent messengers throughout the tribes descended from the four tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali to tell their soldiers to come, and all of them came.

36Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to enable me to rescue the Israeli people as you promised,

37confirm it by doing this: Tonight I will put a dry wool fleece on the ground where I thresh the grain. Tomorrow morning, if the fleece is wet with dew but the ground is dry, then I will know that I am the one you will enable to rescue the people of Israel as you promised.”

38And that is what happened. When Gideon got up the next morning, he picked up the fleece, and squeezed out a whole bowlful of water!

39Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me, but let me ask you to do one more thing. Tonight I will put the fleece out again. This time, let the fleece remain dry, while the ground is wet with the dew.”

40So that night, God did what Gideon asked him to do. The next morning the fleece was dry, but the ground was covered with dew.

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King James Version

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Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

encamping against them as far as Gaza and destroying the produce of the land. They left Israel with no sustenance, neither sheep nor oxen nor donkeys.

And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it.

For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.

And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.

Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,

He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;

I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land.

And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from before you, and gave you their land;

And I said to you: ‘I am the LORD your God. You must not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.’ But you did not obey Me.”

And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites.

And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abi-ezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.

And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”

And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.

The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”

And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”

And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.

“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.”

And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me.

And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.

Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”

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.

So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.

And Gideon went in, and made ready a kid, and unleavened cakes of an ephah of flour: the flesh he put in a basket, and he put the broth in a pot, and brought it out unto him under the oak, and presented it.

And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.

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.

Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight.

Then the angel of the LORD put forth the end of the staff that was in his hand, and touched the flesh and the unleavened cakes; and there rose up fire out of the rock, and consumed the flesh and the unleavened cakes. Then the angel of the LORD departed out of his sight.

When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”

And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

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

So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.

On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.

And it came to pass the same night, that the LORD said unto him, Take thy father’s young bullock, even the second bullock of seven years old, and throw down the altar of Baal that thy father hath, and cut down the grove that is by it:

Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.”

And build an altar unto the LORD thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.

So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime.

Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father’s household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.

When the men of the city got up in the morning, there was Baal’s altar torn down, with the Asherah pole cut down beside it and the second bull offered up on the newly built altar.

And when the men of the city arose early in the morning, behold, the altar of Baal was cast down, and the grove was cut down that was by it, and the second bullock was offered upon the altar that was built.

“Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.”

And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.

Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son. He must die, because he has torn down Baal’s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”

Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that was by it.

But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Are you contending for Baal? Are you trying to save him? Whoever pleads his case will be put to death by morning! If Baal is a god, let him contend for himself with the one who has torn down his altar.”

And Joash said unto all that stood against him, Will ye plead for Baal? will ye save him? he that will plead for him, let him be put to death whilst it is yet morning: if he be a god, let him plead for himself, because one hath cast down his altar.

So on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that is to say, “Let Baal contend with him,” because he had torn down Baal’s altar.

Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.

Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.

So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi-ezer was gathered after him.

Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.

And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,

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

then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.”

Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.

And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.”

And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.

And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground.

And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

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Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into the hand of Midian seven years.

Again the Israelis did things that Yahweh said were very evil. So he allowed the people of Midian to conquer them and rule them for seven years.

and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.

The people of Midian treated the Israelis so cruelly that the Israelis fled to the mountains. There they made places to live in caves and animal dens.

Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

And so it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;

Whenever the Israelis planted things in their fields, the people of Midian and Amalek and other groups from the east invaded Israel.

encamping against them as far as Gaza and destroying the produce of the land. They left Israel with no sustenance, neither sheep nor oxen nor donkeys.

And they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, till thou come unto Gaza, and left no sustenance for Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor ass.

They set up tents in the area, and then destroyed the crops as far south as Gaza. They did not leave anything for the Israelis’ sheep or cattle or donkeys to eat.

For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it.

For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; for both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.

They came into Israel with their tents and their livestock like a swarm of locusts. There were so many of them that arrived riding on their camels that no one could count them. They stayed and ruined the Israelis’ crops.

Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.

And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.

The people of Midian took almost everything the Israelis owned. So finally the Israelis pleaded for Yahweh to help them.

Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,

When the Israelis pleaded with Yahweh to help them because of what the people from Midian were doing to them,

He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

That the LORD sent a prophet unto the children of Israel, which said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I brought you up from Egypt, and brought you forth out of the house of bondage;

he sent to them a prophet, who said, “Yahweh, the God we Israelis worship, says this: ‘Your ancestors were slaves in Egypt.

I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land.

And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from before you, and gave you their land;

But I rescued them from the leaders of Egypt and from all the others who oppressed them. I expelled their enemies from this land, and gave it to your ancestors.

And I said to you: ‘I am the LORD your God. You must not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.’ But you did not obey Me.”

And I said unto you, I am the LORD your God; fear not the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but ye have not obeyed my voice.

I told you all, “I am Yahweh, your God. You are now in the land where the descendants of Amor live, but you must not worship the gods whom they worship.” But you did not pay attention to me.’”

Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites.

One day Yahweh appeared in the form of an angel and sat underneath a big oak tree at Ophrah town. That tree belonged to Joash, who was from the clan of Abiezer. Joash’s son Gideon was threshing wheat in the pit where they pressed grapes to make wine. He was threshing the grain there in order to hide it from the people of Midian.

And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

Yahweh went over to Gideon and said to him, “You mighty warrior, Yahweh is helping you!”

Gideon replied, “Sir, if Yahweh is helping us, why have all these bad things happened to us? We heard about [RHQ] all the miracles that Yahweh performed for our ancestors. We heard people tell us about how he rescued them from being slaves in Egypt. But now Yahweh has abandoned us, and we are ruled by the people from Midian.”

The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”

And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?

Then Yahweh turned toward him and said, “I will give you strength to enable you to rescue the Israelis from the people of Midian. I am sending you to do that!”

“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”

And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.

Gideon replied, “But Yahweh, how can I rescue the Israelis? My clan is the least significant in the whole tribe descended from Manasseh, and I am the least significant person in my whole family!”

“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.”

And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.

Yahweh said to him, “I will help you. So you will defeat the army of Midian as easily as if you were fighting only one man!”

Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me.

And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.

Gideon replied, “If you are truly pleased with me, do something which will prove that you who are speaking to me are really Yahweh.

Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”

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.

But do not go away until I go and bring back an offering to you.” Yahweh answered, “Okay, I will stay here until you return.”

So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.

Gideon hurried to his home. He killed a young goat and cooked it. Then he took ◄a half a bushel/18 liters► of flour and baked some bread without yeast. Then he put the cooked meat in a basket, and put the broth from the meat in a pot, and took it to Yahweh, who was sitting under the tree.

And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.

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.

Then Yahweh said to him, “Put the meat and the bread on this rock. Then pour the broth on top of it.” So Gideon did that.

Then Yahweh touched the meat and bread with the walking stick that was in his hand. A fire flamed up from the rock and burned up everything that Gideon had brought! And then Yahweh disappeared.

When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”

And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

When Gideon realized that it was really Yahweh who had appeared in the form of an angel and talked with him, he exclaimed, “O, Yahweh, I have seen you face-to-face when you had the form of an angel! So I will surely die!”

But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

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

But Yahweh called to him and said, “Do not be afraid! You will not die because of seeing me!”

So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites.

Then Gideon built an altar to worship Yahweh there. He named it ‘Yahweh gives us peace’. That altar is still there in Ophrah town, in the land that belongs to the descendants of Abiezer.

On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.

That night Yahweh said to Gideon, “Take the second-best/oldest bull from your father’s herd, the bull that is seven years old. Kill it. Then tear down the altar that your father built to worship the god Baal. Also cut down the pole for worshipping the goddess Astarte that is there beside it.

Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.”

Then build a stone altar to worship me, your God Yahweh, here on this hill. Take the wood from the pole you cut down and make a fire to cook the meat of the bull as a burnt offering to me.”

So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime.

So Gideon and his servants did what Yahweh commanded. But they did it at night, because he was afraid what the other members of his family and the other men in town would do to him if they found out that he had done that.

When the men of the city got up in the morning, there was Baal’s altar torn down, with the Asherah pole cut down beside it and the second bull offered up on the newly built altar.

Early the next morning, as soon as the men got up, they saw that the altar to Baal had been torn down, and the pole for worshiping Astarte was gone. They saw that there was a new altar there, and on it was what remained from the bull they had sacrificed.

“Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.”

And they said one to another, Who hath done this thing? And when they enquired and asked, they said, Gideon the son of Joash hath done this thing.

The people asked each other, “Who did this?” After they investigated, someone told them that it was Gideon, the son of Joash, who had done it.

Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son. He must die, because he has torn down Baal’s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”

Then the men of the city said unto Joash, Bring out thy son, that he may die: because he hath cast down the altar of Baal, and because he hath cut down the grove that was by it.

They went to Joash and said to him, “Bring your son out here! ◄He must be executed/We must kill him►, because he destroyed our god Baal’s altar and cut down the pole for our goddess Astarte!”

But Joash replied, “Are you trying to defend Baal? Are you trying to argue his case? Anyone who tries to defend Baal should be executed by tomorrow morning! If Baal is truly a god, he ought to be able to defend himself, and to get rid of the person who tore down his altar!”

So on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that is to say, “Let Baal contend with him,” because he had torn down Baal’s altar.

Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.

From that time, people called Gideon Jerub-Baal, which means ‘Baal should defend himself’, because he tore down Baal’s altar.

Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.

Soon after that, the armies of the people of Midian and of Amalek and the people from the east gathered together. They crossed the Jordan River to attack the Israelis. They set up their tents in Jezreel Valley.

So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi-ezer was gathered after him.

Then Yahweh’s Spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a ram’s horn to summon the men to prepare to fight. So the men of the clan of Abiezer came to him.

Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.

And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

He also sent messengers throughout the tribes descended from the four tribes of Manasseh, Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali to tell their soldiers to come, and all of them came.

Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,

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

Then Gideon said to God, “If you are truly going to enable me to rescue the Israeli people as you promised,

confirm it by doing this: Tonight I will put a dry wool fleece on the ground where I thresh the grain. Tomorrow morning, if the fleece is wet with dew but the ground is dry, then I will know that I am the one you will enable to rescue the people of Israel as you promised.”

And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

And that is what happened. When Gideon got up the next morning, he picked up the fleece, and squeezed out a whole bowlful of water!

Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.”

Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me, but let me ask you to do one more thing. Tonight I will put the fleece out again. This time, let the fleece remain dry, while the ground is wet with the dew.”

And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground.

And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

So that night, God did what Gideon asked him to do. The next morning the fleece was dry, but the ground was covered with dew.

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Hebrew, word by word

וַיַּעֲשׂ֧וּ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis בְנֵי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. הָרַ֖ע man רַע raʻ from H7489 (רָעַע); bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) adversity, affliction, bad, calamity, [phrase] displease(-ure), distress, evil((-favouredness), man בְּעֵינֵ֣י affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיִּתְּנֵ֧ם add נָתַן nâthan a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed יְהוָ֛ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). בְּיַד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat ־ מִדְיָ֖ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. שֶׁ֥בַע seven שֶׁבַע shebaʻ or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from H7650 (שָׁבַע); a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a w שָׁנִֽים year שָׁנֶה shâneh (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from H8138 (שָׁנָה); a year (as a revolution of time) [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). ׃

Again the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD; so He delivered them into the hand of Midian for seven years,

וַתָּ֥עָז harden עָזַז ʻâzaz a primitive root; to be stout (literally or figuratively) harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. יַד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat ־ מִדְיָ֖ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מִפְּנֵ֨י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite מִדְיָ֜ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. עָשֽׂוּ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לָהֶ֣ם ׀ בְּנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַמִּנְהָרוֹת֙ den מִנְהָרָה minhârâh from H5102 (נָהַר); properly, a channel or fissure, i.e. (by implication) a cavern den. אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha בֶּֽהָרִ֔ים hill הַר har a shortened form of H2042 (הָרָר); a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively) hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַמְּעָר֖וֹת cave מְעָרָה mᵉʻârâh from H5783 (עוּר); a cavern (as dark) cave, den, hole. וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַמְּצָדֽוֹת castle מְצַד mᵉtsad or מְצָד; or (feminine) מְצָדָה; from H6679 (צוּד); a fastness (as a covert of ambush) castle, fort, (strong) hold, munition. ׃

and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.

וְהָיָ֖ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ זָרַ֣ע bear זָרַע zâraʻ a primitive root; to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify bear, conceive seed, set with sow(-er), yield. יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וְעָלָ֨ה light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris מִדְיָ֧ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. וַֽעֲמָלֵ֛ק Amalek עֲמָלֵק ʻĂmâlêq probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country Amalek. וּבְנֵי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ קֶ֖דֶם aforetime קֶדֶם qedem or קֵדְמָה; from H6923 (קָדַם); the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, ancien וְעָל֥וּ light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris עָלָֽיו above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ׃

Whenever the Israelites planted their crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east would come up and invade them,

וַיַּחֲנ֣וּ abide חָנָה chânâh a primitive root (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. עֲלֵיהֶ֗ם above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, וַיַּשְׁחִ֙יתוּ֙ batter שָׁחַת shâchath a primitive root; to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively) batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יְב֣וּל fruit יְבוּל yᵉbûwl from H2986 (יָבַל); produce, i.e. a crop or (figuratively) wealth fruit, increase. הָאָ֔רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ בּוֹאֲךָ֖ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) עַזָּ֑ה Azzah עַזָּה ʻAzzâh feminine of H5794 (עַז); strong; Azzah, a place in Palestine Azzah, Gaza. וְלֹֽא ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before ־ יַשְׁאִ֤ירוּ leave שָׁאַר shâʼar a primitive root; properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant leave, (be) left, let, remain, remnant, reserve, the rest. מִֽחְיָה֙ preserve life מִחְיָה michyâh from H2421 (חָיָה); preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, vic בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וְשֶׂ֥ה lamb שֶׂה seh or שֵׂי; probably from H7582 (שָׁאָה) through the idea of pushing out to graze; a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat (lesser, small) cattle, ewe, goat, lam וָשׁ֖וֹר bull שׁוֹר shôwr from H7788 (שׁוּר); a bullock (as a traveller) bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). וַחֲמֽוֹר ass חֲמוֹר chămôwr or (shortened) חֲמֹר; from H2560 (חָמַר); a male ass (from its dun red) (he) ass. ׃

encamping against them as far as Gaza and destroying the produce of the land. They left Israel with no sustenance, neither sheep nor oxen nor donkeys.

כִּ֡י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel הֵם֩ like הֵם hêm or (prolonged) הֵמָּה; masculine plural from H1981 (הֲלַךְ); they (only used when emphatic) it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) וּמִקְנֵיהֶ֨ם cattle מִקְנֶה miqneh from H7069 (קָנָה); something bought, i.e. property, but only livestock; abstractly, acquisition cattle, flock, herd, possession, purchase, substance. יַעֲל֜וּ light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris וְאָהֳלֵיהֶ֗ם covering אֹהֶל ʼôhel from H166 (אָהַל); a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance) covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. יבאו way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) כְדֵֽי able דַּי day of uncertain derivation; enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases able, according to, after (ability), among, as (oft as), (more tha ־ אַרְבֶּה֙ grasshopper אַרְבֶּה ʼarbeh from H7235 (רָבָה); a locust (from its rapid increase) grasshopper, locust. לָרֹ֔ב abundance רֹב rôb from H7231 (רָבַב); abundance (in any respect) abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, ma וְלָהֶ֥ם וְלִגְמַלֵּיהֶ֖ם camel גָּמָל gâmâl apparently from H1580 (גָּמַל) (in the sense of labor or burden-bearing); a camel camel. אֵ֣ין else אַיִן ʼayin as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, מִסְפָּ֑ר account מִסְפָּר miçpâr from H5608 (סָפַר); a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration [phrase] abundance, account, וַיָּבֹ֥אוּ way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) בָאָ֖רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins לְשַׁחֲתָֽהּ batter שָׁחַת shâchath a primitive root; to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively) batter, cast off, corrupt(-er, thing), destroy(-er, -uction), lose, mar, perish, ׃

For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it.

וַיִּדַּ֧ל bring low דָּלַל dâlal a primitive root (compare H1802 (דָּלָה)); to slacken or be feeble; figuratively, to be oppressed bring low, dry up, be emptied, be not equal, fail, be impoveri יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מְאֹ֖ד diligently מְאֹד mᵉʼôd from the same as H181 (אוּד); properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words מִפְּנֵ֣י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite מִדְיָ֑ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. וַיִּזְעֲק֥וּ assemble זָעַק zâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), c בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ יְהוָֽה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׃ פ

Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.

וַיְהִ֕י beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ זָעֲק֥וּ assemble זָעַק zâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), c בְנֵֽי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). עַ֖ל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, אֹד֥וֹת cause אוֹדוֹת ʼôwdôwth or (shortened) אֹדוֹת (only thus in the plural); from the same as H181 (אוּד); turnings (i.e. occasions); (adverb) on account of (be-) cause, concerning, sake. מִדְיָֽן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. ׃

Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

וַיִּשְׁלַ֧ח appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio יְהוָ֛ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אִ֥ישׁ man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to נָבִ֖יא prophecy נָבִיא nâbîyʼ from H5012 (נָבָא); a prophet or (generally) inspired man prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ בְּנֵ֣י man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. וַיֹּ֨אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לָהֶ֜ם כֹּה also כֹּה kôh from the prefix k and H1931 (הוּא); properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now also, ־ אָמַ֥ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יְהוָ֣ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ׀ אֱלֹהֵ֣י God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. אָנֹכִ֞י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. הֶעֱלֵ֤יתִי light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris אֶתְכֶם֙ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb מִמִּצְרַ֔יִם Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. וָאֹצִ֥יא appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi אֶתְכֶ֖ם apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb מִבֵּ֥ית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, עֲבָדִֽים bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. ׃

He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

וָאַצִּ֤ל defend נָצַל nâtsal a primitive root; to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, אֶתְכֶם֙ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb מִיַּ֣ד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat מִצְרַ֔יִם Egyptian מִצְרִי Mitsrîy from H4714 (מִצְרַיִם); a Mitsrite, or inhabitant of Mitsrajim Egyptian, of Egypt. וּמִיַּ֖ד able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ לֹחֲצֵיכֶ֑ם afflict לָחַץ lâchats a primitive root; properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress afflict, crush, force, hold fast, oppress(-or), thrust self. וָאֲגָרֵ֤שׁ cast up גָּרַשׁ gârash a primitive root; to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce cast up (out), divorced (woman), drive away (forth, out), expel, [idiom] s אוֹתָם֙ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite וָאֶתְּנָ֥ה add נָתַן nâthan a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed לָכֶ֖ם אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ אַרְצָֽם earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins ׃

I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land.

וָאֹמְרָ֣ה name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לָכֶ֗ם אֲנִי֙ me אֲנִי ʼănîy contracted from H595 (אָנֹכִי); I I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. יְהוָ֣ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֔ם God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally לֹ֤א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before תִֽירְאוּ֙ affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ אֱלֹהֵ֣י God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally הָאֱמֹרִ֔י Amorite אֱמֹרִי ʼĔmôrîy probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from H559 (אָמַר) in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Cana אֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha אַתֶּ֖ם thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte יוֹשְׁבִ֣ים abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak בְּאַרְצָ֑ם earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins וְלֹ֥א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before שְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ם call together שָׁמַע shâmaʻ a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.) [idiom] attentively, call (gather) to בְּקוֹלִֽי bleating קוֹל qôwl or קֹל; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [ph ׃ פ

And I said to you: ‘I am the LORD your God. You must not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.’ But you did not obey Me.”

וַיָּבֹ֞א way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) מַלְאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak תַּ֤חַת as תַּחַת tachath from the same as H8430 (תּוֹחַ); the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc. as, beneath, הָֽאֵלָה֙ elm אֵלָה ʼêlâh feminine of H352 (אַיִל); an oak or other strong tree elm, oak, teil-tree. אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha בְּעָפְרָ֔ה Ophrah עׇפְרָה ʻOphrâh feminine of H6082 (עֹפֶר); female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine Ophrah. אֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha לְיוֹאָ֖שׁ Joash יוֹאָשׁ Yôwʼâsh or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ); Joash, the name of six Israelites Joash. אֲבִ֣י Abiezrite אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי ʼĂbîy hâ-ʻEzrîy from H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer Abiezrite. הָֽעֶזְרִ֑י Abiezrite אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי ʼĂbîy hâ-ʻEzrîy from H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer Abiezrite. וְגִדְע֣וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. בְּנ֗וֹ man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, חֹבֵ֤ט beat חָבַט châbaṭ a primitive root; to knock out or off beat (off, out), thresh. חִטִּים֙ wheat חִטָּה chiṭṭâh of uncertain derivation; wheat, whether the grain or the plant wheat(-en). בַּגַּ֔ת press גַּת gath probably from H5059 (נָגַן) (in the sense of treading out grapes); a wine-press (or vat for holding the grapes in pressing them) (wine-) press (fat). לְהָנִ֖יס away נוּס nûwç a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver) [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing) מִפְּנֵ֥י fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite מִדְיָֽן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. ׃

Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites.

וַיֵּרָ֥א advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, אֵלָ֖יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, מַלְּאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֵלָ֔יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, יְהוָ֥ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). עִמְּךָ֖ accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix גִּבּ֥וֹר man גִּבּוֹר gibbôwr or גִּבֹּר; (shortened) intensive from the same as H1397 (גֶּבֶר); powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty הֶחָֽיִל able חַיִל chayil from H2342 (חוּל); probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of ׃

And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֵלָ֤יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, גִּדְעוֹן֙ Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. בִּ֣י alas בִּי bîy perhaps from H1158 (בָּעָה) (in the sense of asking); properly, a request; used only adverbially (always with 'my Lord'); oh that!; with leave, or if it please אֲדֹנִ֔י lord אָדוֹן ʼâdôwn or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine) lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with וְיֵ֤שׁ are יֵשׁ yêsh perhaps from an unused root meaning to stand out, or exist; entity; used adverbially or as a copula for the substantive verb (H1961 (הָיָה)); there is or are (o יְהוָה֙ Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). עִמָּ֔נוּ accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix וְלָ֥מָּה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o מְצָאַ֖תְנוּ befall מָצָא mâtsâʼ a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present [p כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ זֹ֑את hereby זֹאת zôʼth irregular feminine of H2089 (זֶה); this (often used adverb) hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefo וְאַיֵּ֣ה where אַיֵּה ʼayêh prolonged from H335 (אַי); where? where. כָֽל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ נִפְלְאֹתָ֡יו accomplish פָּלָא pâlâʼ a primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonde אֲשֶׁר֩ as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha סִפְּרוּ commune סָפַר çâphar a primitive root; properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. c ־לָ֨נוּ אֲבוֹתֵ֜ינוּ father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n לֵאמֹ֗ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( הֲלֹ֤א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before מִמִּצְרַ֙יִם֙ Egypt מִצְרַיִם Mitsrayim dual of H4693 (מָצוֹר); Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. הֶעֱלָ֣נוּ light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וְעַתָּה֙ henceforth עַתָּה ʻattâh from H6256 (עֵת); at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. נְטָשָׁ֣נוּ cast off נָטַשׁ nâṭash a primitive root; properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (in יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַֽיִּתְּנֵ֖נוּ add נָתַן nâthan a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.) add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed בְּכַף branch כַּף kaph from H3721 (כָּפַף); the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves ־ מִדְיָֽן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. ׃

וַיִּ֤פֶן appear פָּנָה pânâh a primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc. appear, at (even-) tide, behold, cast out, come on, [idiom] corner, dawning, empty, אֵלָיו֙ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיֹּ֗אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( לֵ֚ךְ away יָלַךְ yâlak a primitive root (compare H1980 (הָלַךְ)); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses) [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carr בְּכֹחֲךָ֣ ability כֹּחַ kôach or (Daniel 11:6) כּוֹחַ; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); זֶ֔ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other וְהוֹשַׁעְתָּ֥ avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. מִכַּ֣ף branch כַּף kaph from H3721 (כָּפַף); the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves מִדְיָ֑ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. הֲלֹ֖א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before שְׁלַחְתִּֽיךָ appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio ׃

The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel from the hand of Midian. Am I not sending you?”

וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֵלָיו֙ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, בִּ֣י alas בִּי bîy perhaps from H1158 (בָּעָה) (in the sense of asking); properly, a request; used only adverbially (always with 'my Lord'); oh that!; with leave, or if it please אֲדֹנָ֔י Lord אֲדֹנָי ʼĂdônây an emphatic form of H113 (אָדוֹן); the Lord (used as a proper name of God only) (my) Lord. בַּמָּ֥ה how מָה mâh or מַה; or מָ; or מַ; also מֶה; a primitive particle; properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), o אוֹשִׁ֖יעַ avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. הִנֵּ֤ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. אַלְפִּי֙ family אֶלֶף ʼeleph from H502 (אָלַף); a family; also (from the sense of yoking or taming) an ox or cow family, kine, oxen. הַדַּ֣ל lean דַּל dal from H1809 (דָּלַל); properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin lean, needy, poor (man), weaker. בִּמְנַשֶּׁ֔ה Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה Mᵉnashsheh from H5382 (נָשָׁה); causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory Manasseh. וְאָנֹכִ֥י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. הַצָּעִ֖יר least צָעִיר tsâʻîyr or צָעוֹר; from H6819 (צָעַר); little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble least, little (one), small (one), [phrase] young(-er, -est). בְּבֵ֥ית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, אָבִֽי father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n ׃

“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I save Israel? Indeed, my clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the youngest in my father’s house.”

וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֵלָיו֙ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel אֶהְיֶ֖ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge עִמָּ֑ךְ accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix וְהִכִּיתָ֥ beat נָכָה nâkâh a primitive root; to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively) beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, ma אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִדְיָ֖ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. כְּאִ֥ישׁ man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to אֶחָֽד alike אֶחָד ʼechâd a numeral from H258 (אָחַד); properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, e ׃

“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.”

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אֵלָ֔יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ נָ֛א beseech thee נָא nâʼ a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), מָצָ֥אתִי befall מָצָא mâtsâʼ a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present [p חֵ֖ן grace חֵן chên from H2603 (חָנַן); graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty) favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-) favoured. בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לִּי֙ א֔וֹת mark אוֹת ʼôwth probably from H225 (אוּת) (in the sense of appearing); a signal (literally or figuratively), as aflag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc. mark, mir שָׁאַתָּ֖ה thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte מְדַבֵּ֥ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm עִמִּֽי accompanying עִם ʻim from H6004 (עָמַם); adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix ׃

Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me.

אַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ נָ֨א beseech thee נָא nâʼ a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), תָמֻ֤שׁ cease מוּשׁ mûwsh a primitive root (perhaps rather the same as H4184 (מוּשׁ) through the idea of receding by contact); to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intra מִזֶּה֙ he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ בֹּאִ֣י way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) אֵלֶ֔יךָ about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, וְהֹֽצֵאתִי֙ appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִנְחָתִ֔י gift מִנְחָה minchâh from an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntar וְהִנַּחְתִּ֖י bestow יָנַח yânach a primitive root; to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay bestow, cast down, lay (down, up), leave (off), let alone (remain), pacify, place, put, set (down לְפָנֶ֑יךָ fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite וַיֹּאמַ֕ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אָנֹכִ֥י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. אֵשֵׁ֖ב abide יָשַׁב yâshab a primitive root; properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry (mak עַ֥ד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space שׁוּבֶֽךָ answer שׁוּב shûwb a primitive root; to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting ׃

Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”

וְגִדְע֣וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. בָּ֗א way בּוֹא bôwʼ a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications) abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass) וַיַּ֤עַשׂ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis גְּדִֽי kid גְּדִי gᵉdîy from the same as H1415 (גָּדָה); a young goat (from browsing) kid. ־ עִזִּים֙ goat עֵז ʻêz from H5810 (עָזַז); a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair) (she) goat, kid. וְאֵיפַת ephah אֵיפָה ʼêyphâh or (shortened) אֵפָה ; of Egyptian derivation; an ephah or measure for grain; hence, a measure in general ephah, (divers) measure(-s). ־ קֶ֣מַח flour קֶמַח qemach from an unused root probably meaning to grind; flour flour, meal. מַצּ֔וֹת unleaved מַצָּה matstsâh from H4711 (מָצַץ) in the sense of greedily devouring for sweetness; properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifical הַבָּשָׂר֙ body בָּשָׂר bâsâr from H1319 (בָּשַׂר); flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, ( שָׂ֣ם appoint שׂוּם sûwm or שִׂים; a primitive root; to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically) [idiom] any wise, appoint, br בַּסַּ֔ל basket סַל çal from H5549 (סָלַל); properly, a willow twig (as pendulous), i.e. an osier; but only as woven into abasket basket. וְהַמָּרַ֖ק מָרָק mârâq from H4838 (מָרַק); soup (as if a rinsing) broth. See also H6564 (פָּרָק). שָׂ֣ם appoint שׂוּם sûwm or שִׂים; a primitive root; to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically) [idiom] any wise, appoint, br בַּפָּר֑וּר pan פָּרוּר pârûwr passive participle of H6565 (פָּרַר) in the sense of spreading out (compare H6524 (פָּרַח)); a skillet (as flat or deep) pan, pot. וַיּוֹצֵ֥א appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi אֵלָ֛יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ תַּ֥חַת as תַּחַת tachath from the same as H8430 (תּוֹחַ); the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc. as, beneath, הָאֵלָ֖ה elm אֵלָה ʼêlâh feminine of H352 (אַיִל); an oak or other strong tree elm, oak, teil-tree. וַיַּגַּֽשׁ approach נָגַשׁ nâgash a primitive root; to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; ׃ ס

So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.

And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.

וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio מַלְאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ קְצֵ֤ה border קָצֶה qâtseh or (negative only) קֵצֶה; from H7096 (קָצָה); (used in a great variety of applications and idioms; compare H7093 (קֵץ)) an extremity [idiom] after, border, brim הַמִּשְׁעֶ֙נֶת֙ staff מִשְׁעֵנָה mishʻênâh or מִשְׁעֶנֶת; feminine of H4937 (מִשְׁעֵן); support (abstractly), i.e. (figuratively) sustenance or (concretely) a walking-stick staff. אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha בְּיָד֔וֹ able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat וַיִּגַּ֥ע beat נָגַע nâgaʻ a primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to בַּבָּשָׂ֖ר body בָּשָׂר bâsâr from H1319 (בָּשַׂר); flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, ( וּבַמַּצּ֑וֹת unleaved מַצָּה matstsâh from H4711 (מָצַץ) in the sense of greedily devouring for sweetness; properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifical וַתַּ֨עַל light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris הָאֵ֜שׁ burning אֵשׁ ʼêsh a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively) burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. מִן above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, ־ הַצּ֗וּר edge צוּר tsûwr or צֻר; from H6696 (צוּר); properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous) וַתֹּ֤אכַל burn up אָכַל ʼâkal a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively) [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [ אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַבָּשָׂר֙ body בָּשָׂר bâsâr from H1319 (בָּשַׂר); flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, ( וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַמַּצּ֔וֹת unleaved מַצָּה matstsâh from H4711 (מָצַץ) in the sense of greedily devouring for sweetness; properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifical וּמַלְאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). הָלַ֖ךְ along הָלַךְ hâlak akin to H3212 (יָלַךְ); a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) מֵעֵינָֽיו affliction עַיִן ʻayin probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] bef ׃

וַיַּ֣רְא advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, גִּדְע֔וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ מַלְאַ֥ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). ה֑וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with ס וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( גִּדְע֗וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. אֲהָהּ֙ ah אֲהָהּ ʼăhâhh apparently a primitive word expressing pain exclamatorily; Oh! ah, alas. אֲדֹנָ֣י Lord אֲדֹנָי ʼĂdônây an emphatic form of H113 (אָדוֹן); the Lord (used as a proper name of God only) (my) Lord. יְהוִ֔ה God יְהֹוִה Yᵉhôvih a variation of H3068 (יְהֹוָה) (used after H136 (אֲדֹנָי), and pronounced by Jews as H430 (אֱלֹהִים), in order to prevent the repetition of the same sound, sinc כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כֵּ֤ן as as כֵּן kên from H3559 (כּוּן); properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications רָאִ֙יתִי֙ advise self רָאָה râʼâh a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) advise self, appear, מַלְאַ֣ךְ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). פָּנִ֖ים fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ פָּנִֽים fore פָּנִים pânîym plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from H6437 (פָּנָה)); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (lite ׃

When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!”

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( ל֧וֹ יְהוָ֛ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). שָׁל֥וֹם peace שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm or שָׁלֹם; from H7999 (שָׁלַם); safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace [idiom] do, familiar, לְךָ֖ אַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ תִּירָ֑א affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren לֹ֖א ere לֹא lôʼ or לוֹא; or לֹה; (Deuteronomy 3:11), a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles [idiom] before תָּמֽוּת death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death ׃

But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”

וַיִּבֶן֩ build בָּנָה bânâh a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively) (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. שָׁ֨ם in it שָׁם shâm a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, H834 (אֲשֶׁר)); there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence in it, [phrase] thence, ther גִּדְע֤וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. מִזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. לַֽיהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיִּקְרָא name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a ־ל֥וֹ יְהוָ֖ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). שָׁל֑וֹם peace שָׁלוֹם shâlôwm or שָׁלֹם; from H7999 (שָׁלַם); safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace [idiom] do, familiar, עַ֚ד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space הַיּ֣וֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa הַזֶּ֔ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other עוֹדֶ֕נּוּ again עוֹד ʻôwd or עֹד; from H5749 (עוּד); properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more again, [idiom בְּעָפְרָ֖ת Ophrah עׇפְרָה ʻOphrâh feminine of H6082 (עֹפֶר); female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine Ophrah. אֲבִ֥י Abiezrite אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי ʼĂbîy hâ-ʻEzrîy from H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer Abiezrite. הָעֶזְרִֽי Abiezrite אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי ʼĂbîy hâ-ʻEzrîy from H44 (אֲבִיעֶזֶר) with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer Abiezrite. ׃ פ

So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.

וַיְהִי֮ beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge בַּלַּ֣יְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea הַהוּא֒ he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with וַיֹּ֧אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( ל֣וֹ יְהוָ֗ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). קַ֤ח accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ פַּר bull פַּר par or פָּר; from H6565 (פָּרַר); a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof) ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. ־ הַשּׁוֹר֙ bull שׁוֹר shôwr from H7788 (שׁוּר); a bullock (as a traveller) bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for H7791 (שׁוּר)). אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha לְאָבִ֔יךָ father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n וּפַ֥ר bull פַּר par or פָּר; from H6565 (פָּרַר); a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof) ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. הַשֵּׁנִ֖י again שֵׁנִי shênîy from H8138 (שָׁנָה); properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). שֶׁ֣בַע seven שֶׁבַע shebaʻ or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from H7650 (שָׁבַע); a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a w שָׁנִ֑ים year שָׁנֶה shâneh (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from H8138 (שָׁנָה); a year (as a revolution of time) [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). וְהָרַסְתָּ֗ beat down הָרַס hâraç a primitive root; to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy beat down, break (down, through), destroy, overthrow, pluck down, pull down, ruin, throw down, [idio אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִזְבַּ֤ח altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. הַבַּ֙עַל֙ Baal בַּעַל Baʻal the same as H1167 (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phoenician deity Baal, (plural) Baalim. אֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha לְאָבִ֔יךָ father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הָאֲשֵׁרָ֥ה אֲשֵׁרָה ʼăshêrâh or אֲשֵׁירָה; from H833 (אָשַׁר); happy; Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same grove. Compare H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת). אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ עָלָ֖יו above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, תִּכְרֹֽת be chewed כָּרַת kârath a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally ׃

On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.

וּבָנִ֨יתָ build בָּנָה bânâh a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively) (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. מִזְבֵּ֜חַ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. לַיהוָ֣ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally עַ֣ל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, רֹ֧אשׁ band רֹאשׁ rôʼsh from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, it הַמָּע֛וֹז force מָעוֹז mâʻôwz (also מָעוּז ); or מָעֹז (also מָעֻז; from H5810 (עָזַז); a fortified place; figuratively, a defence force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) str הַזֶּ֖ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other בַּמַּֽעֲרָכָ֑ה army מַעֲרָכָה maʻărâkâh feminine of H4633 (מַעֲרָךְ); an arrangement; concretely, a pile; specifically a military array army, fight, be set in order, ordered place, rank, row. וְלָֽקַחְתָּ֙ accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַפָּ֣ר bull פַּר par or פָּר; from H6565 (פָּרַר); a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof) ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. הַשֵּׁנִ֔י again שֵׁנִי shênîy from H8138 (שָׁנָה); properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). וְהַעֲלִ֣יתָ light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris עוֹלָ֔ה ascent עֹלָה ʻôlâh or עוֹלָה; feminine active participle of H5927 (עָלָה); a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke) ascent, burnt בַּעֲצֵ֥י tree עֵץ ʻêts from H6095 (עָצָה); a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks) [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock הָאֲשֵׁרָ֖ה אֲשֵׁרָה ʼăshêrâh or אֲשֵׁירָה; from H833 (אָשַׁר); happy; Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same grove. Compare H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת). אֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha תִּכְרֹֽת be chewed כָּרַת kârath a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally ׃

Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.”

וַיִּקַּ֨ח accept לָקַח lâqach a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications) accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receiv גִּדְע֜וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. עֲשָׂרָ֤ה ten עֶשֶׂר ʻeser masculine of term עֲשָׂרָה; from H6237 (עָשַׂר); ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits) ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. אֲנָשִׁים֙ man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to מֵֽעֲבָדָ֔יו bondman עֶבֶד ʻebed from H5647 (עָבַד); a servant [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. וַיַּ֕עַשׂ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבֶּ֥ר name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אֵלָ֖יו about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, יְהוָ֑ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). וַיְהִ֡י beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha יָרֵא֩ affright יָרֵא yârêʼ a primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reveren אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ בֵּ֨ית court בַּיִת bayith probably from H1129 (בָּנָה) abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.) court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, אָבִ֜יו father אָב ʼâb a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare n וְאֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ אַנְשֵׁ֥י man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to הָעִ֛יר Ai עִיר ʻîyr or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from H5782 (עוּר) a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment מֵעֲשׂ֥וֹת accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis יוֹמָ֖ם day יוֹמָם yôwmâm from H3117 (יוֹם); daily daily, (by, in the) day(-time). וַיַּ֥עַשׂ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis לָֽיְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea ׃

So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime.

וַיַּשְׁכִּ֜ימוּ up שָׁכַם shâkam a primitive root; properly, to incline (the shoulder to a burden); but used only as denominative from H7926 (שְׁכֶם); literally, to load up (on the back of man אַנְשֵׁ֤י man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to הָעִיר֙ Ai עִיר ʻîyr or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from H5782 (עוּר) a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment בַּבֹּ֔קֶר day בֹּקֶר bôqer from H1239 (בָּקַר); properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. וְהִנֵּ֤ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. נֻתַּץ֙ beat down נָתַץ nâthats a primitive root; to tear down beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. מִזְבַּ֣ח altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. הַבַּ֔עַל Baal בַּעַל Baʻal the same as H1167 (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phoenician deity Baal, (plural) Baalim. וְהָאֲשֵׁרָ֥ה אֲשֵׁרָה ʼăshêrâh or אֲשֵׁירָה; from H833 (אָשַׁר); happy; Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same grove. Compare H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת). אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ עָלָ֖יו above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, כֹּרָ֑תָה be chewed כָּרַת kârath a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally וְאֵת֙ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb הַפָּ֣ר bull פַּר par or פָּר; from H6565 (פָּרַר); a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof) ([phrase] young) bull(-ock), calf, ox. הַשֵּׁנִ֔י again שֵׁנִי shênîy from H8138 (שָׁנָה); properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). הֹֽעֲלָ֔ה light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris עַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. הַבָּנֽוּי build בָּנָה bânâh a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively) (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. ׃

When the men of the city got up in the morning, there was Baal’s altar torn down, with the Asherah pole cut down beside it and the second bull offered up on the newly built altar.

וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אִ֣ישׁ man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ רֵעֵ֔הוּ brother רֵעַ rêaʻ or רֵיעַ; from H7462 (רָעָה); an associate (more or less close) brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other. מִ֥י any מִי mîy an interrogative pronoun of persons, as H4100 (מָה) is of things, who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used i עָשָׂ֖ה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis הַדָּבָ֣ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus הַזֶּ֑ה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other וַֽיִּדְרְשׁוּ֙ ask דָּרַשׁ dârash a primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship ask, [idiom וַיְבַקְשׁ֔וּ ask בָּקַשׁ bâqash a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, mak וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( גִּדְעוֹן֙ Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. בֶּן man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ יוֹאָ֔שׁ Joash יוֹאָשׁ Yôwʼâsh or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ); Joash, the name of six Israelites Joash. עָשָׂ֖ה accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis הַדָּבָ֥ר word דָּבָר dâbâr from H1696 (דָבַר); a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), becaus הַזֶּֽה he זֶה zeh a primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other ׃

“Who did this?” they said to one another. And after they had investigated thoroughly, they were told, “Gideon son of Joash did it.”

וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( אַנְשֵׁ֤י man אִישׁ ʼîysh contracted for H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to הָעִיר֙ Ai עִיר ʻîyr or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from H5782 (עוּר) a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ יוֹאָ֔שׁ Joash יוֹאָשׁ Yôwʼâsh or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ); Joash, the name of six Israelites Joash. הוֹצֵ֥א appear יָצָא yâtsâʼ a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim. [idiom] after, appear, [idi אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ בִּנְךָ֖ man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, וְיָמֹ֑ת death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death כִּ֤י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel נָתַץ֙ beat down נָתַץ nâthats a primitive root; to tear down beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִזְבַּ֣ח altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. הַבַּ֔עַל Baal בַּעַל Baʻal the same as H1167 (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phoenician deity Baal, (plural) Baalim. וְכִ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel כָרַ֖ת be chewed כָּרַת kârath a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally הָאֲשֵׁרָ֥ה אֲשֵׁרָה ʼăshêrâh or אֲשֵׁירָה; from H833 (אָשַׁר); happy; Asherah (or Astarte) a Phoenician goddess; also an image of the same grove. Compare H6253 (עַשְׁתֹּרֶת). אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ עָלָֽיו above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ׃

Then the men of the city said to Joash, “Bring out your son. He must die, because he has torn down Baal’s altar and cut down the Asherah pole beside it.”

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יוֹאָ֡שׁ Joash יוֹאָשׁ Yôwʼâsh or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ); Joash, the name of six Israelites Joash. לְכֹל֩ all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne אֲשֶׁר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha ־ עָמְד֨וּ abide עָמַד ʻâmad a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive) abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, עָלָ֜יו above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, הַאַתֶּ֣ם thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte ׀ תְּרִיב֣וּן adversary רִיב rîyb or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend adversary, chid לַבַּ֗עַל Baal בַּעַל Baʻal the same as H1167 (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phoenician deity Baal, (plural) Baalim. אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ אַתֶּם֙ thee אַתָּה ʼattâh or (shortened); אַתָּ; or אַת; feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי; plural masculine אַתֶּם; feminine אַתֶּן; or אַתֵּנָהlemma אתֵּנָה missing vowel, correcte תּוֹשִׁיע֣וּן avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver אוֹת֔וֹ apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb אֲשֶׁ֨ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha יָרִ֥יב adversary רִיב rîyb or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend adversary, chid ל֛וֹ יוּמַ֖ת death מוּת mûwth a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death עַד against עַד ʻad properly, the same as H5703 (עַד) (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space ־ הַבֹּ֑קֶר day בֹּקֶר bôqer from H1239 (בָּקַר); properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ אֱלֹהִ֥ים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally הוּא֙ he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with יָ֣רֶב adversary רִיב rîyb or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend adversary, chid ל֔וֹ כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel נָתַ֖ץ beat down נָתַץ nâthats a primitive root; to tear down beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. אֶֽת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִזְבְּחֽוֹ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. ׃

וַיִּקְרָא name קָרָא qârâʼ a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a ־ל֥וֹ בַיּוֹם life יוֹם yôwm from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a spa ־ הַה֖וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with יְרֻבַּ֣עַל Jerubbaal יְרֻבַּעַל Yᵉrubbaʻal from H7378 (רִיב) and H1168 (בַּעַל); Baal will contend; Jerubbaal, a symbolic name of Gideon Jerubbaal. לֵאמֹ֑ר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( יָ֤רֶב adversary רִיב rîyb or רוּב; a primitive root; properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend adversary, chid בּוֹ֙ הַבַּ֔עַל Baal בַּעַל Baʻal the same as H1167 (בַּעַל); Baal, a Phoenician deity Baal, (plural) Baalim. כִּ֥י and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel נָתַ֖ץ beat down נָתַץ nâthats a primitive root; to tear down beat down, break down (out), cast down, destroy, overthrow, pull down, throw down. אֶֽת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ מִזְבְּחֽוֹ altar מִזְבֵּחַ mizbêach from H2076 (זָבַח); an altar altar. ׃ פ

So on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that is to say, “Let Baal contend with him,” because he had torn down Baal’s altar.

וְכָל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ מִדְיָ֧ן Midian מִדְיָן Midyân the same as H4079 (מִדְיָן); Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants Midian, Midianite. וַעֲמָלֵ֛ק Amalek עֲמָלֵק ʻĂmâlêq probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country Amalek. וּבְנֵי man בֵּן bên from H1129 (בָּנָה); a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, ־ קֶ֖דֶם aforetime קֶדֶם qedem or קֵדְמָה; from H6923 (קָדַם); the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, ancien נֶאֶסְפ֣וּ assemble אָסַף ʼâçaph a primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.) assemble, bring, consume, יַחְדָּ֑ו alike יַחַד yachad from H3161 (יָחַד); properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly alike, at all (once), both, likewise, only, (al-) together, withal. וַיַּעַבְר֥וּ alienate עָבַר ʻâbar a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to co וַֽיַּחֲנ֖וּ abide חָנָה chânâh a primitive root (compare H2603 (חָנַן)); properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch atent; gen. בְּעֵ֥מֶק dale עֵמֶק ʻêmeq from H6009 (עָמַק); a vale (i.e. broad depression) dale, vale, valley (often used as a part of proper names). See also H1025 (בֵּית הָעֵמֶק). יִזְרְעֶֽאל Jezreel יִזְרְעֵאל Yizrᵉʻêʼl from H2232 (זָרַע) and H410 (אֵל); God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites Jezreel. ׃

Then all the Midianites, Amalekites, and other people of the east gathered together, crossed over the Jordan, and camped in the Valley of Jezreel.

וְר֣וּחַ spirit רוּחַ rûwach from H7306 (רוּחַ); wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a regi יְהוָ֔ה Jehovah יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh from H1961 (הָיָה); (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). לָבְשָׁ֖ה apparel לָבַשׁ lâbash or לָבֵשׁ; a primitive root; properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on agarment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively (in) app אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ גִּדְע֑וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. וַיִּתְקַע֙ blow תָּקַע tâqaʻ a primitive root; to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to בַּשּׁוֹפָ֔ר cornet שׁוֹפָר shôwphâr or שֹׁפָר; from H8231 (שָׁפַר) in the original sense of incising; a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn cornet, trumpet. וַיִזָּעֵ֥ק assemble זָעַק zâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), c אֲבִיעֶ֖זֶר Abiezer אֲבִיעֶזֶר ʼĂbîyʻezer from H1 (אָב) and H5829 (עֵזֶר); father of help (i.e. helpful); Abiezer, the name of two Israelites Abiezer. אַחֲרָֽיו after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac ׃

So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.

וּמַלְאָכִים֙ king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin שָׁלַ֣ח appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio בְּכָל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ מְנַשֶּׁ֔ה Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה Mᵉnashsheh from H5382 (נָשָׁה); causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory Manasseh. וַיִזָּעֵ֥ק assemble זָעַק zâʻaq a primitive root; to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), c גַּם again גַּם gam by contraction from an unused root meaning to gather; properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and ־ ה֖וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with אַחֲרָ֑יו after אַחַר ʼachar from H309 (אָחַר); properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses) after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, bac וּמַלְאָכִ֣ים king מֲלְאָךְ mălʼâk from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher) ambassador, angel, kin שָׁלַ֗ח appoint שָׁלַח shâlach a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications) [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idio בְּאָשֵׁ֤ר Asher אָשֵׁר ʼÂshêr from H833 (אָשַׁר), happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine Asher וּבִזְבֻלוּן֙ Zebulun זְבוּלוּן Zᵉbûwlûwn or זְבֻלוּן; or זְבוּלֻן; from H2082 (זָבַל); habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe Zebulun. וּבְנַפְתָּלִ֔י Naphtali נַפְתָּלִי Naphtâlîy from H6617 (פָּתַל); my wrestling; Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory Naphtali. וַֽיַּעֲל֖וּ light עָלָה ʻâlâh a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative aris לִקְרָאתָֽם help קִרְאָה qirʼâh from H7122 (קָרָא); an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite) [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idio ׃

Calling them to arms, Gideon sent messengers throughout Manasseh, as well as Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, so that they came up to meet him.

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( גִּדְע֖וֹן Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally אִם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, ־ יֶשְׁךָ֞ are יֵשׁ yêsh perhaps from an unused root meaning to stand out, or exist; entity; used adverbially or as a copula for the substantive verb (H1961 (הָיָה)); there is or are (o מוֹשִׁ֧יעַ avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver בְּיָדִ֛י able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבַּֽרְתָּ name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm ׃

Then Gideon said to God, “If You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said,

הִנֵּ֣ה behold הִנֵּה hinnêh prolongation for H2005 (הֵן); lo! behold, lo, see. אָנֹכִ֗י me אָנֹכִי ʼânôkîy sometimes, ; a primitive pronoun; I I, me, [idiom] which. מַצִּ֛יג establish יָצַג yâtsag a primitive root; to place permanently establish, leave, make, present, put, set, stay. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ גִּזַּ֥ת fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. הַצֶּ֖מֶר wool צֶמֶר tsemer from an unused root probably meaning to be shaggy; wool wool(-len). בַּגֹּ֑רֶן floor גֹּרֶן gôren from an unused root meaning to smooth; a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area (barn, corn, threshing-) floor, (threshing-, void) place. אִ֡ם either אִם ʼim a primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, טַל֩ dew טַל ṭal from H2926 (טָלַל); dew (as covering vegetation) dew. יִהְיֶ֨ה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge עַֽל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ הַגִּזָּ֜ה fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. לְבַדָּ֗הּ alone בַּד bad from H909 (בָּדַד); properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with וְעַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins חֹ֔רֶב desolation חֹרֶב chôreb a collaterally form of H2719 (חֶרֶב); drought or desolation desolation, drought, dry, heat, [idiom] utterly, waste. וְיָדַעְתִּ֗י acknowledge יָדַע yâdaʻ a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (inc כִּֽי and כִּי kîy a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widel ־ תוֹשִׁ֧יעַ avenging יָשַׁע yâshaʻ a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver בְּיָדִ֛י able יָד yâd a primitive word; in distinction from H3709 (כַּף), the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figurat אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל Yisrâʼêl from H8280 (שָׂרָה) and H410 (אֵל); he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity Israel. כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר as אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number); who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order tha דִּבַּֽרְתָּ name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm ׃

וַיְהִי beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge ־ כֵ֕ן as as כֵּן kên from H3559 (כּוּן); properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֙ up שָׁכַם shâkam a primitive root; properly, to incline (the shoulder to a burden); but used only as denominative from H7926 (שְׁכֶם); literally, to load up (on the back of man מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔ת morrow מׇחֳרָת mochŏrâth or מׇחֳרָתָם; (1 Samuel 30:17), feminine from the same as H4279 (מָחָר); the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow morrow, next day. וַיָּ֖זַר close זוּר zûwr a primitive root (compare H6695 (צוֹק)); to press together, tighten close, rush, thrust together. אֶת apparent contracted אֵת ʼêth apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb ־ הַגִּזָּ֑ה fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. וַיִּ֤מֶץ suck מָצָה mâtsâh a primitive root; to suck out; by implication, to drain, to squeeze out suck, wring (out). טַל֙ dew טַל ṭal from H2926 (טָלַל); dew (as covering vegetation) dew. מִן above מִן min or מִנִּי; or מִנֵּי; (constructive plural) (Isaiah 30:11); for H4482 (מֵן); properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses above, ־ הַגִּזָּ֔ה fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. מְל֥וֹא fill מְלֹא mᵉlôʼ rarely מְלוֹא; or מְלוֹ; (Ezekiel [41:8), from H4390 (מָלֵא); fulness (literally or figuratively) [idiom] all along, [idiom] all that is (there-) in, fill, ([id הַסֵּ֖פֶל bowl סֵפֶל çêphel from an unused root meaning to depress; a basin (as deepened out) bowl, dish. מָֽיִם wasting מַיִם mayim dual of a primitive noun (but used in a singular sense); water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -f ׃

And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

וַיֹּ֤אמֶר name אָמַר ʼâmar a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude) answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command( גִּדְעוֹן֙ Gideon גִּדְעוֹן Gidʻôwn from H1438 (גָּדַע); feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite Gideon. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally אַל nay אַל ʼal a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing nay, neither, [phrase] never ־ יִ֤חַר be angry חָרָה chârâh a primitive root (compare H2787 (חָרַר)); to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy be angry, burn, be displeased, [idi אַפְּךָ֙ anger אַף ʼaph from H599 (אָנַף); properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire anger(-gry), [phras בִּ֔י וַאֲדַבְּרָ֖ה name דָבַר dâbar a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue answer, appoint, bid, comm אַ֣ךְ also אַךְ ʼak akin to H403 (אָכֵן); a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, no הַפָּ֑עַם anvil פַּעַם paʻam or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from H6470 (פָּעַם); a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow) anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundre אֲנַסֶּ֤ה adventure נָסָה nâçâh a primitive root; to test; by implication, to attempt adventure, assay, prove, tempt, try. נָּא beseech thee נָא nâʼ a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), ־ רַק but רַק raq the same as H7534 (רַק) as a noun; properly, leanness, i.e. (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although but, even, except, how ־ הַפַּ֙עַם֙ anvil פַּעַם paʻam or (feminine) פַּעֲמָה; from H6470 (פָּעַם); a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow) anvil, corner, foot(-step), going, (hundre בַּגִּזָּ֔ה fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. יְהִי beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge ־ נָ֨א beseech thee נָא nâʼ a primitive particle of incitement and entreaty, which may usually be rendered; 'I pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the Imperative or Future), חֹ֤רֶב desolation חֹרֶב chôreb a collaterally form of H2719 (חֶרֶב); drought or desolation desolation, drought, dry, heat, [idiom] utterly, waste. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הַגִּזָּה֙ fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. לְבַדָּ֔הּ alone בַּד bad from H909 (בָּדַד); properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with וְעַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הָאָ֖רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins יִֽהְיֶה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge ־ טָּֽל dew טַל ṭal from H2926 (טָלַל); dew (as covering vegetation) dew. ׃

Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.”

וַיַּ֧עַשׂ accomplish עָשָׂה ʻâsâh a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruis אֱלֹהִ֛ים God אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym plural of H433 (אֱלוֹהַּ); gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally כֵּ֖ן as as כֵּן kên from H3559 (כּוּן); properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications בַּלַּ֣יְלָה night לַיִל layil or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as H3883 (לוּל); properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity (mid-)night (sea הַה֑וּא he הוּא hûwʼ of which the feminine (beyond the Pentateuch) is הִיא; a primitive word, the third person pronoun singular; he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or with וַיְהִי beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge ־ חֹ֤רֶב desolation חֹרֶב chôreb a collaterally form of H2719 (חֶרֶב); drought or desolation desolation, drought, dry, heat, [idiom] utterly, waste. אֶל about אֵל ʼêl (but only used in the shortened constructive form אֶל ); a primitive particle; properly, denoting motion towards, but occasionally used of a quiescent position, ־ הַגִּזָּה֙ fleece גָּזַּה gâzzah feminine from H1494 (גַּזָז); a fleece fleece. לְבַדָּ֔הּ alone בַּד bad from H909 (בָּדַד); properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of atree, bar forcarrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with וְעַל above עַל ʻal properly, the same as H5920 (עַל) used as a preposition (in the singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a particle following); above, over, ־ כָּל all כֹּל kôl or (Jeremiah 33:8) כּוֹל; from H3634 (כָּלַל); properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense) (in) all (manne ־ הָאָ֖רֶץ earth אֶרֶץ ʼerets from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land) [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins הָ֥יָה beacon הָיָה hâyâh a primitive root (compare H1933 (הָוָא)); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary) beacon, [idiom] altoge טָֽל dew טַל ṭal from H2926 (טָלַל); dew (as covering vegetation) dew. ׃ פ

And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground.

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