King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it [is] yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then Gid'on built an altar there to ADONAI and called it "ADONAI-Shalom"; to this day it remains in 'Ofrah of the Avi'ezri.
Berean Standard Bible:
So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
American Standard Version:
Then Gideon built an altar there unto Jehovah, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then Gideon{H1439} built{H1129} an altar{H4196} there unto the LORD{H3068}, and called{H7121} it Jehovahshalom{H3073}: unto this day{H3117} it is yet in Ophrah{H6084} of the Abiezrites{H33}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 17:15
- And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:
Genesis 22:14
- And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said [to] this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
Judges 8:32
- And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Ezekiel 48:35
- [It was] round about eighteen thousand [measures]: and the name of the city from [that] day [shall be], The LORD [is] there.
Jeremiah 23:6
- In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.
Joshua 22:10
- ¶ And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that [are] in the land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to.
Judges 21:4
- And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.
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Commentary for Judges 6:24
Judges 6:24 is set within the narrative of Gideon, one of the judges of Israel, who is called by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. Prior to this verse, Gideon has encountered an angel of the Lord and expressed his doubts and fears about his ability to lead such a task. In response, God assures Gideon of His presence and power.
The verse itself captures a significant moment in Gideon's journey. After his encounter with the divine, Gideon builds an altar to the Lord, signifying his commitment to God and his readiness to undertake the mission he has been given. He names the altar "Jehovah-shalom," which translates to "The Lord is Peace." This name reflects the assurance of God's peaceful presence and the confidence Gideon gains from his interaction with the divine. The mention of the altar remaining "unto this day" in Ophrah of the Abiezrites serves as a historical marker, connecting the narrative to the locations known to the readers and affirming the ongoing relevance of the event.
The themes present in this verse include worship and recognition of God's sovereignty, the importance of faith in leadership, and the establishment of physical reminders of spiritual encounters. The altar serves as a testament to God's peace in the midst of turmoil and as a symbol of Gideon's transition from a man of doubt to a man of action, under God's guidance. This event is situated within the broader historical context of the period of the judges, a time when Israel was frequently ensnared in cycles of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance, highlighting the need for faithful leaders and the people's continual return to the worship of Yahweh.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1439
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גִּדְעוֹן
Transliteration: Gidʻôwn
Pronunciation: ghid-ohn'
Description: from גָּדַע; feller (i.e. warrior); Gidon, an Israelite; Gideon. - Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H4196
There are 338 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִזְבֵּחַ
Transliteration: mizbêach
Pronunciation: miz-bay'-akh
Description: from זָבַח; an altar; altar. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7121
There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרָא
Transliteration: qârâʼ
Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - Strong's Number: H3073
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה שָׁלוֹם
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh shâlôwm
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw' shaw-lome'
Description: from יְהֹוָה and שָׁלוֹם; Jehovah (is) peace; Jehovah-Shalom, a symbolical name of an altar in Palestine; Jehovah-shalom. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H6084
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עׇפְרָה
Transliteration: ʻOphrâh
Pronunciation: of-raw'
Description: feminine of עֹפֶר; female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine; Ophrah. - Strong's Number: H33
There are 3370 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲבִי הָעֶזְרִי
Transliteration: ʼĂbîy hâ-ʻEzrîy
Pronunciation: ab-ee'-haw-ez-ree'
Description: from אֲבִיעֶזֶר with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer; Abiezrite.