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It was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation of it, that he worshipped; and he returned into the camp of Israel, and said, Arise; for Yahweh has delivered into your hand the host of Midian.
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Worship as the First Response
Commentators highlight that Gideon's immediate reaction to God's confirmation was not just relief, but worship. Before returning to his men or planning his attack, he paused to praise God. This serves as a model for believers: when God provides encouragement or direction, our first response should be to turn to Him in worship and gratitude.
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19th Century
Anglican
Its interpretation. —Literally, its breaking. The word is a metaphor from breaking a nut—enucleation.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof<…
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…
