Bible Strands
Judges 6:16
“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks directly to Gideon immediately after Gideon questions how he can deliver Israel despite his clan's weakness and his status as the youngest in his household.
The words — The phrase אֶהְיֶה עִמָּךְ ('eh.Yeh 'i.Ma/kh) translates literally as "I will be with you," anchoring the subsequent command to strike down the Midianites in divine presence rather than human capability.
The thread — This assurance of accompaniment parallels the covenant promise to Joshua in Joshua 1:5 and the commission given to Moses in Exodus 3:12.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that effective action depends on God's presence rather than on a leader's social rank or personal strength.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Lord said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.
Cross-references
- Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
- Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”
- Acts 11:21 The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.
- Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
- Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
- Isaiah 41:14 Do not fear, O Jacob, you worm, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
- Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
- Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.”