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Humility Defuses Conflict
Commentators unanimously praise Gideon's response as a classic example of a 'soft answer turning away wrath' (Proverbs 15:1). By humbly giving the Ephraimites credit for capturing the Midianite princes and minimizing his own role, Gideon masterfully de-escalated their envy-fueled anger. Scholars note that 'envy is best removed by humility,' making this a powerful lesson in conflict resolution.
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Charles Ellicott
On Judges 8:3
19th Century
Bishop
Then their anger was abated towards him. —The soft answer turned away wrath (Proverbs 15:1). The word for ang…
Charles Spurgeon
On Judges 8:2–5
19th Century
Preacher
Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abiezer? God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb…
John Gill
On Judges 8:3
17th Century
Pastor
God has delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb
and Zeeb
A high honour t…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 8:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Those who will not attempt or venture anything in the cause of God, will be the most ready to censure and quarrel with those who are of a more zeal…