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But if you fear to go down, go you with Purah your servant down to the camp:
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God's Provision for Fear
Commentators observe that God does not rebuke Gideon for his fear. Instead, He graciously provides a specific, intermediate step—a secret reconnaissance mission—to build Gideon's confidence before the main attack. This reveals God's compassionate understanding of human weakness and His willingness to meet His people where they are to strengthen their faith.
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19th Century
Anglican
To go down. —If you fear to make the attack at once, without still further encouragement. Let it be kept in mind that the courage …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if you fear to go down With his little army, to attack a numerous host in the night, then he is directed to take…
Presbyterian
The dream seemed to have little meaning in it; but the interpretation evidently proved the whole to be from the Lord, and revealed that the name of…
