Judges 6:18

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

لَا تَبْرَحْ مِنْ هَهُنَا حَتَّى آتِيَ إِلَيْكَ وَأُخْرِجَ تَقْدِمَتِي وَأَضَعَهَا أَمَامَكَ». فَقَالَ: «إِنِّي أَبْقَى حَتَّى تَرْجِعَ».

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Gideon is asking a man to wait for him until he can bring an offering. The man agrees to wait. This shows Gideon's respect and desire to honor the man, who turns out to be an angel of the Lord.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with a friend and you ask them to wait for you while you get them a snack. This is like Gideon asking a visitor to wait while he brings something special, showing he really wants to do the right thing.

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written by different authors but traditionally attributed to Samuel, sometime during the monarchy period. It's written for the Israelites, recounting events from the time when judges were leading Israel. The cultural setting involves the struggle of the Israelites against various oppressors and their need for divine guidance.

Living It Out Today

Imagine needing to ask your boss for a favor and wanting to show respect and gratitude. Gideon’s act of bringing an offering shows how showing respect and gratitude can strengthen relationships and open doors to important opportunities.

Topics

• faith
• respect
• divine guidance
• obedience
• offering
• angelic encounters

Related Verses

• Exodus 3:12
• 1 Kings 19:8
• Luke 1:19
• Hebrews 13:2
• Judges 6:11

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Gideon ask the man to wait?

Gideon wanted to show respect and honor by bringing an offering. This act of waiting and bringing an offering was a sign of reverence and trust.

Who was the man Gideon was speaking to?

The man turned out to be an angel of the Lord, as revealed in the broader context of the chapter, showing the divine presence guiding Gideon.

What can we learn about respect from this verse?

We learn that showing respect through actions like waiting and bringing an offering can strengthen our relationships and help us recognize divine guidance.

How does this verse relate to the theme of divine guidance?

Gideon’s encounter with the angel shows how divine guidance can come in unexpected forms and how recognizing and respecting these forms can lead to greater faith and obedience.