And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? (Judges 8:2).

Gideon answered them very kindly and ve…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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