Judges 7:11 Meaning and Explanation
“And thou shalt hear what they say; and afterward shall thine hands be strengthened to go down unto the host. Then went he down with Phurah his servant unto the outside of the armed men that were in the host.”
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Read Full Chapter →God promises that overhearing the enemy will strengthen Gideon, who then creeps down with his servant.
What Does Judges 7:11 Mean?
The Lord tells Gideon that what he hears in the enemy camp will steady his hands for the fight. Gideon obeys, slipping down with Phurah to the edge of the armed host. God is about to use the words of Israel's enemies to encourage His servant.
Faith is often strengthened by what God shows us in the very places we dread. Gideon goes down afraid and comes back emboldened, his courage supplied by the Lord through unlikely means. God knows exactly what each of us needs to take the next step, and He is willing to provide it. The strengthened hand is His gift, given to those willing to go down to the place He has appointed.
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What does Judges 7:11 mean?
God promises that overhearing the enemy will strengthen Gideon, who then creeps down with his servant.