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A Divine Encounter
Commentators note the significant shift in the text from 'the angel of the Lord' to 'the Lord' Himself. They widely agree that this was no mere created angel, but a direct appearance of God (Jehovah), possibly the pre-incarnate Christ. This highlights the immense gravity and authority of the message given to Gideon.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord looked upon him - That gracious look conferred immediate strength (2 Corinthians 12:9; John 20:22; [Referen…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 6:14
19th Century
Bishop
The Lord looked upon him.—Here, as in Genesis 18:13, Genesis 18:17, and Genesis 18:20, the angel speaks as the…
John Gill
On Judges 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord looked upon him
The same before called the angel of the Lord, and who was no other than Jehovah himself…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 6:11–24
17th Century
Minister
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…