Charles Ellicott Commentary Judges 7:15

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Judges 7:15

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Judges 7:15

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped; and he returned into the camp of Israel, and said, Arise; for Jehovah hath delivered into your hand the host of Midian." — Judges 7:15 (ASV)

Its interpretation. —Literally, its breaking. The word is a metaphor from breaking a nut—enucleation.