Judges 7:14

Judges 7:14 Meaning and Explanation

And his fellow answered and said, This is nothing else save the sword of Gideon the son of Joash, a man of Israel: for into his hand hath God delivered Midian, and all the host.

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The man's companion interprets the dream as Gideon's sword, into whose hand God has given Midian.

What Does Judges 7:14 Mean?

The companion's interpretation is immediate and certain. The dream means one thing: the sword of Gideon. Even the enemy confesses that God has delivered Midian and the whole host into Gideon's hand. The terror of the Lord has already fallen on the camp before any battle.

Here is a striking witness from unexpected lips. Israel's foes themselves declare that God is at work, naming Gideon and acknowledging the Lord's hand. When God means to act, He can make even adversaries testify to His purpose. The victory is spoken aloud in the enemy's own tent, a reminder that the Lord's plans cannot be hidden and His deliverance is sure long before it is seen.

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What does Judges 7:14 mean?

The man's companion interprets the dream as Gideon's sword, into whose hand God has given Midian.

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