And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Alas, O Lord GOD! — Compare Joshua 7:7. because I have seen an angel of the Lord. Compare the marginal references, in whic…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When Gideon perceived. —The last sign gave him a deeper sense than before of the grandeur of the messenger who had come to him.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when Gideon perceived he was an angel of the Lord
By the miracle wrought, and the manner of his departure:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Gideon was a man of a brave, active spirit, yet lived in obscurity during those times; he is here stirred up to undertake something great. It was v…

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