Judges 7:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And the number of them that lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, were three hundred men: but all the rest of the people bowed down upon their knees to drink water.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →Three hundred men lapped the water from their hands; all the rest knelt down to drink.
What Does Judges 7:6 Mean?
The count is taken. Only three hundred lap the water by raising it to their mouths with their hands, while the great majority kneel down at the stream. From ten thousand, the army is now reduced to a mere three hundred, the number God has appointed for the battle.
The arithmetic is staggering: three hundred against a host like grasshoppers for multitude. By every human measure this is folly, yet it is exactly what God intends. The smaller the band, the clearer it becomes that the rescue is His doing. When we feel outnumbered by what we face, this verse reminds us that the Lord delights to save by few as easily as by many.
Frequently Asked Questions About Judges 7:6
What does Judges 7:6 mean?
Three hundred men lapped the water from their hands; all the rest knelt down to drink.