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href="/bsb/judges/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/judges/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down, go down to the camp with Purah your servant,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down, <i>then both</i> you and Purah your young man, go down to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down [by yourself], go with Purah your servant down to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to attack the camp, go down with Purah your servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go to the camp, go with Purah your servant. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Purah thy servant down to the camp:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />but if you're still afraid, you and your servant Purah should sneak down to their camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Purah thy servant down to the camp:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But if you're afraid to go, take your servant Purah to the camp with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you're afraid to go down there, you may take your servant Purah with you to their encampment, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to do so, then go down to the camp with your servant Purah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with Purah your servant<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But if you fear to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But if thou fearest to go down, go thou with Phurah thy servant down to the host:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But if you are afraid to go down, go with Purah your servant down to the camp. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and if you are afraid to go down—go down, you and your young man Phurah, to the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and if thou art afraid to go down -- go down, thou and Phurah thy young man, unto the camp,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And if thou shalt fear to go down go down thou and Phurah thy youth to the camp:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But if thou be afraid to go alone, let Phara thy servant go down with thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But if you dread to go alone, let your servant Purah descend with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your aide Purah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But if you fear to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But if you fear to go down, go down with Pera your servant to the army camp;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And if you are afraid to go down, you come down and Pera, your young Manservant, to the encampment<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But if thou fear to go down, go thou with Purah thy servant down to the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And if thou art afraid to go down, go down thou and thy servant Phara into the camp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/7-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=2029" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/7.htm">Gideon's Dream</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9</span>That night the LORD said to Gideon, “Get up and go down against the camp, for I have delivered it into your hand. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yā·rê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">are afraid</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: lā·re·ḏeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come or go down, descend. ">to do so,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: rêḏ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">then go down</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ham·ma·ḥă·neh (Art:: N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">the camp</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: na·‘ar·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">with your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/6513.htm" title="6513: ū·p̄u·rāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- A servant of Gideon. For p'orah; foliage; Purah, an Israelite.">Purah</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>and listen to what they are saying. Then your hands will be strengthened to attack the camp.” So he went with Purah his servant to the outposts where armed men were guarding the camp.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-14</a></span><br />“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a></span><br />When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4</a></span><br />Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But if you fear to go down, go you with Phurah your servant down to the host:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/4-8.htm">Judges 4:8,9</a></b></br> And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, <i>then</i> I will not go… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-14</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I <i>am</i> not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I <i>am</i> slow of speech, and of a slow tongue… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/6-3.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/judges/7-9.htm">Host</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Phurah</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Purah</a> <a href="/judges/2-8.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/6-25.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/8-20.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Attack</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Camp</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Host</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Phurah</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Purah</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/judges/7-11.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/8-14.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-1.htm">Gideon's army of thirty-two thousand is brought to three hundred</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-9.htm">He is encouraged by the dream and interpretation of the burley cake</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-16.htm">His plan of trumpets and lamps in pitchers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/7-24.htm">The Ephraimites take Oreb and Zeeb</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But if you are afraid to do so</b><br>This phrase acknowledges human fear and weakness, even in a leader chosen by God. Gideon, despite being called a "mighty warrior" by the angel of the Lord (<a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Judges 6:12</a>), still experiences fear. This reflects the biblical theme that God often chooses the weak and fearful to accomplish His purposes, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>. It also highlights God's understanding and compassion, providing reassurance and additional support when needed.<p><b>then go down to the camp</b><br>The instruction to go down to the camp is significant in the context of ancient warfare. The Midianite camp was likely located in the Valley of Jezreel, a strategic location for military campaigns. This action would require courage, as it involved entering enemy territory. The act of going down to the camp symbolizes a step of faith and obedience, trusting in God's plan despite personal fears.<p><b>with your servant Purah</b><br>Purah's presence is a reminder of the importance of companionship and support in fulfilling God's mission. In biblical narratives, servants often play crucial roles, providing assistance and encouragement. This mirrors the New Testament principle of the body of Christ working together, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>. Additionally, Purah's role can be seen as a type of the Holy Spirit, who accompanies and supports believers in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a></b><br>A judge of Israel chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites. He is known for his initial hesitance and need for reassurance from God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/purah.htm">Purah</a></b><br>Gideon's servant, who accompanies him to the Midianite camp. His presence signifies support and companionship in a time of fear.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianite_camp.htm">Midianite Camp</a></b><br>The encampment of the Midianite army, which was oppressing Israel. It represents the formidable challenge Gideon faces.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_assurance.htm">God's Assurance</a></b><br>The event where God reassures Gideon by instructing him to go to the camp if he is afraid, highlighting God's understanding and provision for human fear.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_strategy.htm">Divine Strategy</a></b><br>The broader context of God's plan to reduce Gideon's army to 300 men, emphasizing reliance on divine power rather than human strength.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_understanding_of_human_fear.htm">God's Understanding of Human Fear</a></b><br>God acknowledges our fears and provides support, as seen with Gideon and Purah. We can trust that God knows our weaknesses and offers help.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_companionship.htm">The Importance of Companionship</a></b><br>Just as Purah accompanied Gideon, having a supportive community or a trusted companion can help us face our fears and challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_assurance_and_obedience.htm">Divine Assurance and Obedience</a></b><br>Even when afraid, taking steps in obedience to God's direction can lead to victory. Gideon's willingness to go to the camp despite his fear is a model of faith in action.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_strength.htm">Reliance on God's Strength</a></b><br>The reduction of Gideon's army teaches us to rely not on our own strength but on God's power. Our limitations can be opportunities for God to demonstrate His might.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_overwhelming_odds.htm">Courage in the Face of Overwhelming Odds</a></b><br>Gideon's account encourages us to face seemingly insurmountable challenges with courage, knowing that God is with us and will provide what we need.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_gideon's_bible_story..htm">What is the summary of Gideon's story in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_causes_evil_to_exist_in_the_world.htm">How did Israel test God ten times?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/philistine-ammonite_oppression_verified.htm">(Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'face_to_face_with_god'_mean.htm">What is the meaning of a spirit of fear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">To go down.</span>--If thou fear to make the attack at once, without still further encouragement. Let it be borne in mind that the courage required by Gideon and his men was in many respects far beyond that of the much more vaunted 300 at Thermopylae--(1) because they were to <span class= "ital">attack, </span>not to defend; (2) because they were to attack a host in the plain, not to hold a narrow valley; (3) because they had not a large number of allies and attendants with them, as the 300 Spartans had (Grote's <span class= "ital">Greece, </span>v. 103, 121).<p><span class= "bld">Phurah thy servant.</span>--The name Phurah means "branch"; the word for "servant" is literally <span class= "ital">boy, </span>but here means the armour-bearer. The classical reader will recall the night-raid of Diomedes and Odysseus into the camp of the Thracians at Troy (<span class= "ital">Il. x.</span> 220, <span class= "ital">et seqq.</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/7-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are afraid</span><br /><span class="heb">יָרֵ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(yā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to [do so],</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרֶ֑דֶת</span> <span class="translit">(lā·re·ḏeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then go down</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(rêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the camp</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּחֲנֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with your servant</span><br /><span class="heb">נַעַרְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(na·‘ar·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Purah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפֻרָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄u·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6513.htm">Strong's 6513: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purah -- a servant of Gideon</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/7-10.htm">Judges 7:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/7-10.htm">OT History: Judges 7:10 But if you fear to go down (Jd Judg. 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