Judges 6:12
Judges 6:12 in Multiple Translations
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.
And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him, and said unto him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.
And the angel of the Lord came before his eyes, and said to him, The Lord is with you, O man of war.
The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “The Lord is with you, great man of courage!”
Then the Angel of the Lord appeared vnto him, and said vnto him, The Lord is with thee, thou valiant man.
and the messenger of Jehovah appeareth unto him, and saith unto him, 'Jehovah [is] with thee, O mighty one of valour.'
The LORD’s angel appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!”
And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.
The angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said: The Lord is with thee, O most valiant of men.
Yahweh went over to Gideon and said to him, “You mighty warrior, Yahweh is helping you!”
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 6:12
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Judges 6:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּרָ֥א
אֵלָ֖י/ו
מַלְּאַ֣ךְ
יְהוָ֑ה
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
אֵלָ֔י/ו
יְהוָ֥ה
עִמְּ/ךָ֖
גִּבּ֥וֹר
הֶ/חָֽיִל
וַ/יֵּרָ֥א
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלָ֖י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
מַלְּאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
messenger
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֵלָ֔י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
עִמְּ/ךָ֖
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
גִּבּ֥וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
mighty man
Adj
הֶ/חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 6:12
וַ/יֵּרָ֥א
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֵלָ֖י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
מַלְּאַ֣ךְ
mălʼâk
H4397
"messenger"
N-ms
A messenger or representative, often of God, like an angel, prophet, or priest, as seen in Isaiah 42:19 and Haggai 1:13, carrying out God's will.
Definition: : messenger 1) messenger, representative 1a) messenger 1b) angel 1c) the theophanic angel
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, angel, king, messenger. See also: Genesis 16:7; 2 Samuel 24:16; Psalms 34:8.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֵלָ֔י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עִמְּ/ךָ֖
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
גִּבּ֥וֹר
gibbôwr
H1368
"mighty man"
Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.
הֶ/חָֽיִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
Art | N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
Study Notes — Judges 6:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Judges 6:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 6:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 6:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 6:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 6:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 6:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 6:12
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 6:12
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 6:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 6:12
- Sermons on Judges 6:12
Context — The Call of Gideon
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?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 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. |
| 2 | Luke 1:28 | The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. ” |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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.” |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Luke 1:11 | Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. |
| 7 | 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.” |
| 8 | 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. For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” |
| 9 | 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.” |
| 10 | 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” ). |
Judges 6:12 Summary
[This verse shows us that even when we feel weak or afraid, God sees us as strong and capable because He is with us. The angel's words to Gideon, 'The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor,' remind us of God's promise to always be with us, as seen in verses like Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9. We can trust that God's presence gives us the strength we need to face any challenge. By remembering that God is with us, we can have courage and confidence, just like Gideon, to do what He calls us to do.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon?
The appearance of the angel of the LORD to Gideon signifies a direct encounter with God, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Exodus 3:2 and Numbers 22:31, where the angel of the LORD represents God's presence and messenger.
Why did the angel call Gideon a 'mighty man of valor' when he was hiding from the Midianites?
The angel's greeting highlights God's perspective on Gideon, seeing his potential for courage and strength, much like God's declaration over Jeremiah in Jeremiah 1:5, where He says He knew Jeremiah before he was born and set him apart for a purpose.
Is the LORD's statement 'The LORD is with you' a promise or a statement of fact?
This statement is both a promise and a statement of fact, as seen in similar verses like Matthew 28:20, where Jesus promises to be with His disciples always, and Hebrews 13:5, where God promises never to leave or forsake His people.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse reminds us that, just like Gideon, we can trust in God's presence and power in our lives, as promised in Isaiah 41:10 and Philippians 4:13, where we are told God is with us and gives us strength to face challenges.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I feel like I am hiding, and how can I trust God to be with me in those places?
- How does the angel's greeting of Gideon challenge my self-perception and encourage me to see myself through God's eyes?
- In what ways can I, like Gideon, be a 'mighty man of valor' in my daily life, standing up for what is right and trusting in God's power?
- What are some promises or statements of fact from Scripture that I can cling to when I feel uncertain or afraid, remembering that God is with me?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 6:12
And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him,.... He stayed some time under the oak, and Gideon being busy in threshing, took no notice of him wherefore he came and stood before him, in his sight: and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 6:12
And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 6:12
i.e. Will assist thee against thine and mine enemies. Thou mighty man of valour; to whom I have given strength and courage for this end.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 6:12
Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD [is] with thee, thou mighty man of valour.Ver. 12. And the angel appeared unto him.] As he was threshing. So God called Moses and David from following the ewes, Elisha from the ploughing, the apostles from fishing, washing, and mending their nets, &c. He usually appeared to the busy visions, like as Satan doth to the idle in manifold temptations. Thou mighty man of valour.] The Septuagint renders it, "Even the Lord mighty in valour."
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 6:12
(12) The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.—Three words in the Hebrew: Jehovah immekâ, Gibbor. It was once a salutation and a blessing. (Comp. Joshua 1:5; Luke 1:28). The address seems to show that Gideon had already distinguished himself by bravery in war; it can hardly refer to the vigour with which he was wielding the flail. Only the second and third of the three epochs of his life are narrated; but we see from scattered glimpses that he and his brothers had possibly taken part already in some battle on Mount Tabor—possibly even (so scanty are all our details, and so little certain is the chronology) in the struggle against the Canaanites (Judges 8:18; Judges 4:6); that he was a man of kingly presence, and had a youthful son; that he had numerous slaves, and even an armour-bearer (Judges 7:10; Judges 8:20).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 6:12
Verse 12. The Lord is with thee] "The WORD of the Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." - Targum. It appears that Gideon had proved himself, on former occasions, to be a man of courage anti personal prowess; and this would naturally excite the confidence of his countrymen. God chooses for his work those instruments which, in the course of his operations in nature and providence, he has qualified for his purpose. The instruments thus chosen are generally unlikely, but they will be ever found the best qualified for the Divine employment.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 6:12
12. The Lord is with thee] Cf. Judges 6:16 : an assurance given to chosen instruments of God’s purpose, such as Jacob, Genesis 28:15, Moses, Exodus 3:12, Joshua, Joshua 1:5. The Angel noticed the energy which Gideon put into his work; he was a strong man, like Jephthah Judges 11:1. The winepress must have been situated near the terebinth.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 6:12
Thou mighty man of valor - Known to God to be such, though as yet not known to be such either by himself or his countrymen (compare Luke 1:28, Luke 1:30).
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 6:12
12. The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour — These inspiring words were designed to be a source of comfort and strength to Gideon.
Sermons on Judges 6:12
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God Answers Man's Suffering: Companionship by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that when we face difficulties in life, it is because God has a glorious purpose to fulfill. He compares our lack of understanding to Job, w |
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Question of the World to a Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samson from the Bible. Samson was a man with great strength and anointing from God. However, he made a mistake by revealing his |
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The Blood of the Lamb by Aaron Hurst | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel. He emphasizes that God allowed the extreme test of being thrown into a |
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Recovery of the Lords Name - Part 4 of 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Gideon from the book of Judges and relates it to the letter to the Philippians. The preacher emphasizes that God calls specific |
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Beauty for Ashes - Day 1 by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that God often chooses to work through one person to bring about deliverance and freedom. He encourages listeners to respond to God's call wi |
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Gideon - Part 1 by Ian Paisley | This sermon focuses on the story of Gideon from the Book of Judges, highlighting the themes of courage, faith, sacrifice, and reliance on God's strength. It emphasizes the importan |
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The Superlatives of God by Walter Wilson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the wickedness and forgetfulness of human beings when it comes to their sins. He suggests a practical exercise of writing down every thought |