Judges 6:17 Meaning and Explanation
“And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.”
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Read Full Chapter →Gideon asks for a sign to confirm it is truly the Lord speaking with him.
What Does Judges 6:17 Mean?
Gideon, still cautious, asks for confirmation. If he has found favor, let the Lord show him a sign that it is really God who speaks with him. He wants to be sure before he stakes everything on this word.
His request is not the defiance of unbelief but the carefulness of a man who longs to obey rightly and fears being mistaken. God does not scold him for asking. The Lord is patient with honest seekers who want their faith anchored to certainty before they act. There is a humble wisdom in wanting to be sure of God's voice, and a gracious God who meets such seekers and confirms His word to those who truly desire to follow it.
Judges 6:17 in the Original Language
chen (חֵן), 'grace' -- unearned favor freely shown by a superior to one below.
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What does Judges 6:17 mean?
Gideon asks for a sign to confirm it is truly the Lord speaking with him.