King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.
Complete Jewish Bible:
And that is what God did that night - it was dry only on the fleece, even though there was dew all over the ground.
Berean Standard Bible:
And that night God did so. Only the fleece was dry, and dew covered the ground.
American Standard Version:
And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And God{H430} did{H6213} so that night{H3915}: for it was dry{H2721} upon the fleece{H1492} only, and there was dew{H2919} on all the ground{H776}.
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Commentary for Judges 6:40
Judges 6:40 is part of the narrative concerning Gideon, one of the judges of Israel, who is called by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. The verse is set within the context of Gideon's request for a sign to confirm that God will indeed save Israel through him, as promised. Gideon, seeking assurance due to his initial skepticism and fear, asks God to perform a miraculous sign involving a fleece of wool.
In the preceding verses, Gideon requests that the fleece be wet with dew while the ground around it remains dry. The next morning, Gideon finds the fleece indeed wet and wrings out the dew from it, while the ground is dry. However, Gideon, still seeking further confirmation, asks for a reverse sign the next night, which is described in Judges 6:40. Here, God answers Gideon's request by causing the fleece to remain dry while dew covers the ground. This double sign serves to bolster Gideon's faith and reassure him of God's presence and power.
The themes present in this verse include divine patience and accommodation, as God graciously responds to Gideon's need for assurance. It also highlights the importance of seeking confirmation and guidance from God when facing significant challenges or decisions. Additionally, the narrative underscores the concept of God's involvement in the minutiae of human affairs, as He demonstrates control over natural elements to affirm His promises. This event is often referenced in discussions about faith, doubt, and the ways in which God meets individuals in their unique circumstances to strengthen their trust in Him.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H430
There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H3915
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לַיִל
Transliteration: layil
Pronunciation: lah'-yil
Description: or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as לוּל; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity; (mid-)night (season). - Strong's Number: H2721
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֹרֶב
Transliteration: chôreb
Pronunciation: kho'-reb
Description: a collaterally form of חֶרֶב; drought or desolation; desolation, drought, dry, heat, [idiom] utterly, waste. - Strong's Number: H1492
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּזַּה
Transliteration: gâzzah
Pronunciation: gaz-zaw'
Description: feminine from גַּזָז; a fleece; fleece. - Strong's Number: H2919
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טַל
Transliteration: ṭal
Pronunciation: tal
Description: from טָלַל; dew (as covering vegetation); dew. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.