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But the Spirit of Yahweh came on Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.
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Clothed with God's Spirit
Commentators highlight that the Hebrew for "the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon" literally means the Spirit "clothed" him. This isn't just a feeling; it's a powerful image of being completely enveloped and equipped by God's own strength and courage for the mission He has given. This same imagery is used in the New Testament when believers are told to be "clothed with power from on high" (Luke 24:49).
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon - See the margin. The word contains a striking thought. It is different from that used in the case o…
19th Century
Anglican
Came upon Gideon. —Literally, clothed Gideon. See Judges 3:10 (Othniel); Judges 11:29 (Jephthah);[Reference Ju…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon Not the spirit of prophecy, as Maimonides F24 , who calls thi…
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These signs are truly miraculous, and very significant. Gideon and his men were going to fight the Midianites; could God distinguish between a smal…