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What was I able to do compared to you?&#8221 At this, their resentment against him subsided. <a href="/nlt/judges/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> God gave you victory over Oreb and Zeeb, the commanders of the Midianite army. What have I accomplished compared to that?” When the men of Ephraim heard Gideon’s answer, their anger subsided. <a href="/esv/judges/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> God has given into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. What have I been able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger against him subsided when he said this. <a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?” When he had said this, their anger against him subsided. <a href="/kjv/judges/8.htm">King James Bible</a> God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/nkjv/judges/8.htm">New King James Version</a> God has delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. And what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that. <a href="/nasb_/judges/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> God has handed over to you the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that. <a href="/nasb/judges/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220God has given the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb into your hands; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?&#8221 Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that. <a href="/nasb77/judges/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “God has given the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb into your hands; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger toward him subsided when he said that. <a href="/lsb/judges/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> God has given the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, into your hands; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger toward him subsided when he spoke this word. <a href="/amp/judges/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> God has given the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb into your hands; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger toward him subsided when he made this statement. <a href="/csb/judges/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian. What was I able to do compared to you? ” When he said this, their anger against him subsided. <a href="/hcsb/judges/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God handed over to you Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian. What was I able to do compared to you?&#8221 When he said this, their anger against him subsided. <a href="/asv/judges/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> God hath delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison with you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/cev/judges/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Besides, God chose you to capture Raven and Wolf. I didn't do a thing compared to you. By the time Gideon had finished talking, the men of Ephraim had calmed down and were no longer angry with him. <a href="/erv/judges/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> God hath delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/gwt/judges/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> God handed Oreb and Zeeb, Midian's commanders, over to you. What have I done compared with that?" When they heard what Gideon said, they weren't angry with him anymore. <a href="/gnt/judges/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> After all, through the power of God you killed the two Midianite chiefs, Oreb and Zeeb. What have I done to compare with that?" When he said this, they were no longer so angry. <a href="/isv/judges/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> God gave Oreb and Zeeb, the leaders of Midian, into your control. What was I able to do compared to you?" When he said this, their anger calmed down. <a href="/msb/judges/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. What was I able to do compared to you?? When he had said this, their anger against him subsided. <a href="/net/judges/8.htm">NET Bible</a> It was to you that God handed over the Midianite generals, Oreb and Zeeb! What did I accomplish to rival that?" When he said this, they calmed down. <a href="/nheb/judges/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> God has delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?" Then their anger subsided toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/wbt/judges/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then, when he had said that, their anger towards him abated. <a href="/web/judges/8.htm">World English Bible</a> God has delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb! What was I able to do in comparison with you?” Then their anger was abated toward him when he had said that. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> God has given the heads of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, into your hand; and what have I been able to do like you?” Then their temper desisted from off him in his speaking this thing. <a href="/ylt/judges/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Into your hand hath God given the heads of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what have I been able to do like you?' Then their temper desisted from off him in his speaking this thing. <a href="/slt/judges/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Into your hand God gave the chiefs of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do according to you? Then was their spirit relaxed from over him in his speaking this word.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord hath delivered into your bands the princes of Madian, Oreb and Zeb: what could I have done like to what you have done? And when he had said this, their spirit was appeased, with which they swelled against him. <a href="/cpdv/judges/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Lord has delivered into your hands the leaders of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. What could I have done that would be so great as what you have done?” And when he had said this, their spirit, which was swelling up against him, was quieted. <a href="/nabre/judges/8.htm">New American Bible</a> It was into your power God delivered the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb. What have I been able to do in comparison with you?” When he said this, their anger against him subsided. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> God has given into your hands the captains of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; what have I been able to do in comparison with you?” When he said this, their anger against him subsided.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For in Jezreel God has delivered into your hands the two princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison to you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/hpbt/judges/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Into your hands God has delivered the two Princes of Midian, Orib and Zeeb, and what was I able to do compared to you?” Then their venom departed from him when he spoke this answer<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> God hath delivered into your hand the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb; and what was I able to do in comparison with you?' Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. <a href="/sep/judges/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The Lord has delivered into your hand the princes of Madiam, Oreb and Zeb; and what could I do in comparison of you? Then was their spirit calmed toward him, when he spoke this word. <a href="/parallel/judges/8-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=2262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Gideon Defeats Zebah and Zalmunna</a> …2But Gideon answered them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Are not the gleanings of Ephraim better than the grape harvest of Abiezer? 3<a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">has delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/6159.htm" title="6159: ‘ō·rêḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A Midianite. Or mowreb; the same as oreb; Oreb, the name of a Midianite and of the cliff near the Jordan.">Oreb</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2062.htm" title="2062: zə·’êḇ (N-proper-ms) -- Wolf, a leader in Midian. The same as z'eb; Zeeb, a Midianitish prince.">Zeeb,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the two princes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4080.htm" title="4080: miḏ·yān (N-proper-ms) -- The same as midyan; Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and his descendants.">of Midian,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yeḏ·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into your hand.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: ū·mah- (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yā·ḵō·lə·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">was I able</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to do</a> <a href="/hebrew/kā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">compared to you?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: bə·ḏab·bə·rōw (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">When he had said</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: rū·ḥām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">their anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘ā·lāw (Prep-m:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against him</a> <a href="/hebrew/7503.htm" title="7503: rā·p̄ə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- Sink, relax. A primitive root; to slacken.">subsided.</a> 4Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a> He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a> Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a> Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. <a href="/romans/12-18.htm">Romans 12:18</a> If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8-9</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a> And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">1 Corinthians 13:4-5</a> Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a> So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14-15</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. / Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>God has delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that.God<a href="/judges/7-24.htm">Judges 7:24,25</a> And Gideon sent messengers throughout all mount Ephraim, saying, Come down against the Midianites, and take before them the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan. Then all the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and took the waters unto Bethbarah and Jordan… <a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3</a> For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.<a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Psalm 115:1</a> Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.then<a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.<a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a> He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.<a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11,15</a> A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver… anger.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/34-7.htm">Abated</a> <a href="/judges/2-14.htm">Able</a> <a href="/judges/6-39.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/5-15.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/judges/8-2.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/7-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/judges/7-15.htm">Midianite</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Oreb</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-17.htm">Resentment</a> <a href="/judges/6-17.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/genesis/8-11.htm">Subsided</a> <a href="/titus/1-7.htm">Temper</a> <a href="/judges/6-14.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/judges/7-25.htm">Zeeb</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Abated</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Able</a> <a href="/judges/9-30.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/job/28-17.htm">Compared</a> <a href="/psalms/89-6.htm">Comparison</a> <a href="/judges/8-7.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/judges/8-5.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/judges/8-5.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/genesis/37-28.htm">Midianite</a> <a href="/psalms/83-11.htm">Oreb</a> <a href="/judges/8-6.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/job/5-2.htm">Resentment</a> <a href="/judges/15-17.htm">Speaking</a> <a href="/esther/2-1.htm">Subsided</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-7.htm">Temper</a> <a href="/judges/13-20.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/psalms/83-11.htm">Zeeb</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 8</div>1. <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites</a> 4. <a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army</a> 10. <a href="/judges/8-10.htm">Zebah and Zalmunna are taken</a> 13. <a href="/judges/8-13.htm">Succoth and Penuel are destroyed</a> 17. <a href="/judges/8-17.htm">Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna</a> 22. <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">He refuses government</a> 24. <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">His ephod the cause of idolatry</a> 28. <a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Midian subdued</a> 29. <a href="/judges/8-29.htm">Gideon's children, and death</a> 33. <a href="/judges/8-33.htm">The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>God has delivered Oreb and Zeeb, the two princes of Midian, into your hand. This phrase highlights the divine intervention in the victory over the Midianites. Oreb and Zeeb were leaders of the Midianite forces, and their defeat signifies a turning point in the battle. The mention of God delivering them emphasizes the belief that victories are granted by divine will rather than human strength alone. This reflects the recurring biblical theme that God fights for Israel, as seen in other instances like the defeat of the Egyptians at the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a>). The Midianites were a nomadic people often in conflict with Israel, and their defeat here is part of the larger narrative of Israel's struggle to secure the Promised Land.What was I able to do compared to you?” Gideon, the speaker, uses this rhetorical question to deflect credit from himself and to elevate the achievements of the Ephraimites. This humility is a characteristic often expected of leaders in the biblical narrative, aligning with the idea that true leadership acknowledges the contributions of others. This phrase also serves to pacify the Ephraimites, who were upset for not being called earlier to the battle. It reflects a diplomatic approach to leadership, similar to how Moses dealt with disputes among the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">Exodus 18:13-26</a>).When he had said this, their anger against him subsided. The resolution of conflict through wise words is a common biblical motif. Gideon's response effectively calms the Ephraimites, demonstrating the power of humility and diplomacy. This moment underscores the importance of unity among the tribes of Israel, which is crucial for their survival and success. The subsiding of anger also reflects <a href="/proverbs/15.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a>, which states, "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." This incident highlights the need for leaders to possess not only military prowess but also the ability to maintain harmony within their community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a> A judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. He is known for his faith and obedience, despite initial hesitations. 2. <a href="/topical/e/ephraimites.htm">Ephraimites</a> A tribe of Israel who were initially upset with Gideon for not calling them to battle earlier. Their anger subsides after Gideon acknowledges their significant victory over the Midianite princes. 3. <a href="/topical/o/oreb_and_zeeb.htm">Oreb and Zeeb</a> Princes of Midian who were captured and killed by the Ephraimites. Their defeat was a turning point in the battle against the Midianites. 4. <a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a> A nomadic people who oppressed Israel for seven years. Their defeat by Gideon and the Israelites marked a significant deliverance for Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jordan_river.htm">Jordan River</a> The location near which the Ephraimites captured and killed Oreb and Zeeb, demonstrating their strategic importance in the battle.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_humility.htm">The Power of Humility</a> Gideon's response to the Ephraimites demonstrates the strength found in humility. By acknowledging their contribution, he diffused potential conflict and maintained unity among the tribes. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_deliverance.htm">God's Sovereignty in Deliverance</a> The victory over Oreb and Zeeb was attributed to God's intervention. This reminds us that success in our endeavors is ultimately due to God's hand at work. <a href="/topical/e/effective_leadership.htm">Effective Leadership</a> Gideon exemplifies effective leadership by valuing the contributions of others and promoting peace. Leaders today can learn from his example to foster collaboration and harmony. <a href="/topical/h/handling_criticism_with_grace.htm">Handling Criticism with Grace</a> Gideon's approach to the Ephraimites' criticism shows the importance of responding with grace and understanding, which can turn potential disputes into opportunities for reconciliation. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_work_in_others.htm">Recognizing God's Work in Others</a> By acknowledging the Ephraimites' victory, Gideon recognized God's work through them. We should also celebrate and affirm God's work in the lives of others around us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 8</a> <a href="/q/do_you_recall_being_saved.htm">What happened to Oreb and Zeeb in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_oreb_and_zeeb.htm">What happened to Oreb and Zeeb in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_ehud_in_1_chr_8_6-7_the_same_as_in_judg_3.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:6-7, is the reference to Ehud a contradiction of Judges 3, or is it an entirely different person with the same name?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Then their anger was abated towards him.--The soft answer turned away wrath (<a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm" title="A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.">Proverbs 15:1</a>). The word for anger is mach, "wind," or "spirit"--anger expressed by fierce breathing through the nostrils, "the blast of the terrible ones" (<a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm" title="For you have been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.">Isaiah 25:4</a>). (Comp. <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm" title="If the spirit of the ruler rise up against you, leave not your place; for yielding pacifies great offenses.">Ecclesiastes 10:4</a> : "If the spirit (ruach) of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.") "Gideon's good words were as victorious as his sword."--Bp. Hall. <a href="/commentaries/judges/8-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>God אֱלֹהִ֜ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has delivered נָתַ֨ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Oreb עֹרֵ֣ב (‘ō·rêḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6159.htm">Strong's 6159: </a> Oreb -- a Midianite and Zeeb, זְאֵ֔ב (zə·’êḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2062.htm">Strong's 2062: </a> Zeeb -- 'wolf', a leader in Midian the two princes שָׂרֵ֤י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of Midian, מִדְיָן֙ (miḏ·yān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4080.htm">Strong's 4080: </a> Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled into your hands. בְּיֶדְכֶם֩ (bə·yeḏ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand What וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what was I able יָּכֹ֖לְתִּי (yā·ḵō·lə·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> To be able, have power to do עֲשׂ֣וֹת (‘ă·śō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make in comparison with you?” כָּכֶ֑ם (kā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> When he said בְּדַבְּר֖וֹ (bə·ḏab·bə·rōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue this, הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that their anger רוּחָם֙ (rū·ḥām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit toward him מֵֽעָלָ֔יו (mê·‘ā·lāw) Preposition-m | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against subsided. רָפְתָ֤ה (rā·p̄ə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7503.htm">Strong's 7503: </a> Sink, relax <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/8-3.htm">Judges 8:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/8-3.htm">OT History: Judges 8:3 God has delivered into your hand (Jd Judg. 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