Judges 8:2

Translations

Modern

But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer?

Traditional

And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi–ezer?

Literal

And he said to them, “What have I done now compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

Latin

Quibus ille respondit: Quod enim tale facere potui, quale vos fecistis? nonne melior est racemus Ephraim, vindemiis Abiezer?

Original

Hebrew

English

But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer?

Notes

Judges 8:1–3

Ephraim, the leading tribe of the north-central hill country, produced only a minor judge named Tola (Judges 10:1). The Ephraimites felt left out of the battle because they wanted a share of the spoils. When called, they completed the task. Gideon responded with grace and humility, calming Ephraim’s anger (see Proverbs 15:1; compare with Jephthah, Judges 12:1–4). The victories of Gideon and Ephraim over Oreb and Zeeb and their armies became legendary (compare Psalm 83:11–12; Isaiah 10:26).

Judges 6:1–8:35

Gideon's time as a judge ends the first era of judges.

Theme notes and profiles

Gideon Social Chaos in Judges

Events

Deliverance by Gideon

Related verses

James 1:19–20
My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
1 Corinthians 13:4–7
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
Philippians 2:2–3
…then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.
James 3:13–18
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Judges 6:34
So the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, who blew the ram’s horn and rallied the Abiezrites behind him.
Galatians 5:14–15
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Judges 6:11
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.

People

Abiezer: Clan of Manasseh, home of Gideon Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel

Glossary

Ephraim, Tribe of Gideon Glean, Gleaning Judges, Book of Midian, Midianite Zebah and Zalmunna

Topics

Abiezer: Also Called Jeezer, Progenitor of the Abiezrites Flattery by Gideon Gideon: Reproaches the Ephraimites for not Joining in the Campaign Against the Midianites Gleaning: Figurative God: Preserver: Under Gideon Israel: Under the Judges: Seven Years of Bondage to the Midianites; Delivered by Gideon Meekness: Gideon Prudence: Gideon Tact of Gideon Tribe of Ephraim: Remonstrated with Gideon for not Calling Them Sooner Against

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