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Faith Seeking Confirmation
Commentators agree that Gideon's request for a sign was not an act of sinful doubt. Rather than questioning God's power or faithfulness, he was seeking confirmation and encouragement. Scholars like Barnes and Ellicott describe it as a cautious response to an overwhelming crisis, a sign of faith seeking assurance before a dangerous task.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 6:36
18th Century
Theologian
The caution of Gideon, desiring to be assured that he really had a promise from God, does not imply doubts about God’s faithfulness or power to ful…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 6:36
19th Century
Bishop
If thou wilt save Israel. —This diffidence and hesitation show the seriousness of the crisis. Gideon saw that by human st…
John Gill
On Judges 6:36
17th Century
Pastor
And Gideon said to God
Not to a prophet of God who was there, of whom he asked the following signs to be done, as Be…
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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…