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A civil war with the great tribe of Ephraim would soon have turned Israel’s victory into mourning. Gideon therefore soothes their wounded pride by …

What have I done now in comparison of you? —Since Gideon was by no means a man of a very easily calmed and peaceful dispo…

And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? (Judges 8:2).
Gideon answered them very kindly and ve…

And he said unto them
In a very mild and gentle manner, giving soft words, which turn away wrath:

Those who will not attempt or venture anything in the cause of God, will be the most ready to censure and quarrel with those who are of a more zeal…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes