Judges 6:36-40 Deborah and Barak

36 Gideon said to God, “If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised—

37 look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said.”

38 And that is what happened. Gideon rose early the next day; he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

39 Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me. Let me make just one more request. Allow me one more test with the fleece. This time make the fleece dry and the ground covered with dew.”

40 That night God did so. Only the fleece was dry; all the ground was covered with dew.

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Meaning of Judges 6:36-40

Judges 6:36 captures Gideon's earnest plea for divine confirmation about his mission. This moment highlights the struggle between faith and doubt, emphasizing that even the chosen heroes seek God's reassurance. It reassures us that questioning and seeking signs from God are parts of deepening our trust in His plans.

Cross References for Judges 6:36-40

Exodus 4:1-9 - Signs for Moses Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to me and say, ‘The L... Click to read the verse Exodus 4:1-9 Click to read the verse Exodus 4:1-9

Micah 5:7 - The remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the Lord, like showers ... Click to read the verse Micah 5:7 Click to read the verse Micah 5:7

Judges 6:14 - The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s h... Click to read the verse Judges 6:14 Click to read the verse Judges 6:14

1 Samuel 14:10 - But if they say, ‘Come up to us,’ we will climb up, because that will be our sign that the Lord... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:10

Psalms 103:13-14 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13-14 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13-14

Judges 6:17-20 - Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you t... Click to read the verse Judges 6:17-20 Click to read the verse Judges 6:17-20

Matthew 16:1 - The Demand for a Sign The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:1

2 Kings 20:9 - Isaiah answered, “This is the Lord’s sign to you that the Lord will do what he has promised: Sh... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 20:9