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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="study" id="study"></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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/judges/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>When God The phrase "When God" introduces the divine intervention and sovereignty that is central to the narrative of Judges. In Hebrew, the word for God here is "Elohim," which emphasizes His power and majesty. This term is often used in contexts where God's might and authority are being highlighted. The acknowledgment of God's role in the events of Israel's history is a recurring theme in the book of Judges, reminding the reader of the ultimate source of victory and deliverance.handed over The phrase "handed over" is translated from the Hebrew word "nathan," which means to give, deliver, or bestow. This term is significant in the context of Judges, as it underscores the idea that victories and defeats are ultimately in God's control. The use of this word here suggests that the triumph over the Midianites was not merely a result of human effort but was orchestrated by divine will.the leaders of Midian The "leaders of Midian" refers to the princes or chiefs of the Midianite people, who were adversaries of Israel during this period. Historically, the Midianites were a nomadic people who often clashed with the Israelites. The defeat of their leaders symbolizes a significant victory for Israel, as it represents the dismantling of the enemy's power structure. This victory is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to protect and deliver His people.Oreb and Zeeb Oreb and Zeeb were the names of the Midianite leaders defeated by Gideon and his men. Their names, meaning "raven" and "wolf" respectively, may symbolize their predatory nature and the threat they posed to Israel. The specific mention of these leaders highlights the completeness of the victory and serves as a reminder of God's ability to subdue even the most formidable foes.what was I able to do This phrase reflects Gideon's humility and recognition of his limitations. In the broader context of Judges, Gideon is portrayed as a reluctant leader who often doubts his own abilities. His acknowledgment here serves as a reminder that the true source of strength and success is not human effort but divine intervention. This humility is a model for believers, emphasizing reliance on God rather than personal prowess.in comparison with you? The rhetorical question "in comparison with you?" is Gideon's way of deflecting credit from himself to the Ephraimites, who captured and killed Oreb and Zeeb. This statement is an example of wise leadership, as Gideon seeks to maintain unity among the tribes of Israel by acknowledging the contributions of others. It underscores the importance of collaboration and the recognition of each person's role in the collective success of God's people.Then their resentment against him subsided The resolution of conflict is captured in the phrase "Then their resentment against him subsided." The Hebrew root for "resentment" here is "ruach," which can also mean spirit or breath, indicating a calming of emotions. This outcome highlights the effectiveness of Gideon's diplomatic approach and the importance of peacemaking within the community of believers. It serves as a reminder that wise and humble leadership can quell discord and foster unity.when he said this The concluding phrase "when he said this" emphasizes the power of words in resolving conflict and promoting peace. Gideon's response to the Ephraimites demonstrates the biblical principle that a gentle answer can turn away wrath (<a href="/proverbs/15.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a>). This serves as an inspiration for believers to use their words wisely, recognizing their potential to heal and unite rather than divide.<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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