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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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Albert Barnes
On Judges 6:34
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 6:34
19th Century
Bishop
Came upon Gideon. —Literally, clothed Gideon. See Judges 3:10 (Othniel); Judges 11:29 (Jephthah);[Reference Ju…
John Gill
On Judges 6:34
17th Century
Pastor
But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon
Not the spirit of prophecy, as Maimonides F24 , who calls thi…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 6:33–40
17th Century
Minister
These signs are truly miraculous, and very significant. Gideon and his men were going to fight the Midianites; could God distinguish between a smal…