Judges 6:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And the angel of YHWH appeared to him and said to him, “YHWH is with you, O mighty man of valor.”

Latin

…apparuit ei angelus Domini, et ait: Dominus tecum, virorum fortissime.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Judges 6:12

might man of valor translates a Hebrew term that is also translated as "strong warriors" (Joshua 6:2), highlighting Gideon’s potential as a military hero. It is also translated as "the rich" (2 Kings 15:20), indicating his high social status as part of a leading family.
The LORD is with you: When God commissions someone to fight, he usually assures them of his presence (see Deuteronomy 1:30; Joshua 1:1–9).

Judges 6:11–32

Gideon met the angel of the Lord and became a hero. He destroyed the mixed Baal religion of his family and town. He then called his people to fight for the Lord.

Theme notes and profiles

Gideon

Events

Deliverance by Gideon

Related verses

Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Luke 1:28
The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Judges 2:18
Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Judges 13:3
The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son.
Luke 1:11
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
Exodus 3:12
“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”
Acts 18:9–10
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent.
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Ruth 2:4
Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied.

Glossary

Abiezer Abiezrite Amalek, Amalekites Angel of the Lord Armageddon Asher (Tribe) Gideon Gilead (Place) Joash Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Numbers, Book of Ophrah (Place) Power Prophecy

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Gideon Angel (Holy Trinity): One of the Holy Trinity: Called Angel of the Lord Call: To Special Religious Duty: Gideon Communion: Gideon Excuses: General Scriptures Concerning God: Appearances of To Gideon Judge: Gideon Men of Valor Midianites: Gideon Raised up Against Religious Zeal: Gideon

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