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To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nlt/judges/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> And Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and named it Yahweh-Shalom (which means “the LORD is peace”). The altar remains in Ophrah in the land of the clan of Abiezer to this day. <a href="/esv/judges/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and called it, The LORD Is Peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites. <a href="/bsb/judges/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/kjv/judges/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nkjv/judges/6.htm">New King James Version</a> So Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it The-LORD-Is-Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nasb_/judges/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and named it The LORD is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nasb/judges/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and named it The LORD is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nasb77/judges/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and named it The LORD is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/lsb/judges/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Gideon built an altar there to Yahweh and named it Yahweh is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/amp/judges/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD and named it The LORD is Peace. To this day it is still in Ophrah, of the Abiezrites. <a href="/csb/judges/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. It is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites today. <a href="/hcsb/judges/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it Yahweh Shalom. It is in Ophrah of the Abiezrites until today. <a href="/asv/judges/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Gideon built an altar there unto Jehovah, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/cev/judges/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Gideon built an altar for worshiping the LORD and called it "The LORD Calms Our Fears." It still stands there in Ophrah, a town in the territory of the Abiezer clan. <a href="/erv/judges/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/gwt/judges/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> So Gideon built an altar there to the LORD. He called it The LORD Calms. To this day it is still in Ophrah, which belongs to Abiezer's family. <a href="/gnt/judges/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and named it "The LORD is Peace." (It is still standing at Ophrah, which belongs to the clan of Abiezer.) <a href="/isv/judges/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Gideon built an altar right there to the LORD and called it "The LORD is peace." (To this very day it still stands in Ophrah, which belongs to the descendants of Abiezer.) <a href="/msb/judges/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/net/judges/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Gideon built an altar for the LORD there, and named it "The LORD is on friendly terms with me." To this day it is still there in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nheb/judges/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it "The LORD is Peace." To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/wbt/judges/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it Jehovah-shalom: to this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-ezrites. <a href="/web/judges/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to Yahweh, and called it “Yahweh is Peace.” To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Gideon builds an altar to YHWH there, and calls it YHWH-Shalom, it [is] yet in Ophrah of the Abi-Ezrites to this day. <a href="/ylt/judges/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Gideon buildeth there an altar to Jehovah, and calleth it Jehovah-Shalom, unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abi-Ezrites. <a href="/slt/judges/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Gideon will build there an altar to Jehovah, and he will call to him Jehovah-peace: till this day and it yet in Ophrah of the father of Edrei.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Gedeon built there an altar to the Lord, and called it the Lord's peace, until this present day. And when he was yet in Ephra, which is of the family of Ezri, <a href="/cpdv/judges/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, Gideon built an altar to the Lord there, and he called it, the Peace of the Lord, even to the present day. And while he was still at Ophrah, which is of the family of Ezri, <a href="/nabre/judges/6.htm">New American Bible</a> So Gideon built there an altar to the LORD and called it Yahweh-shalom. To this day it is still in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it, The LORD is peace. To this day it still stands at Ophrah, which belongs to the Abiezrites.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it Mariah-shalama; and to this day it still stands in Ophrah, the town of the father of Azri. <a href="/hpbt/judges/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Gedun built there an altar to LORD JEHOVAH, and he called it Maryah Shlama “LORD JEHOVAH Peace” until today, and still the city of the father of Ezri is in Uphra<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it 'Adonai-shalom'; unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. <a href="/sep/judges/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Gedeon built there an altar to the Lord, and called it The peace of the Lord, until this day, as it is still in Ephratha of the father of Esdri. <a href="/parallel/judges/6-24.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=1715" 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/6.htm">The Call of Gideon</a> …23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” 24<a href="/hebrew/1439.htm" title="1439: giḏ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A judge of Isr. From gada'; feller; Gidon, an Israelite.">So Gideon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yi·ḇen (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: miz·bê·aḥ (N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">an altar</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lō·wm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">Is Peace.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">To</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/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·w·ḏen·nū (Adv:: 3ms) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">it stands</a> <a href="/hebrew/6084.htm" title="6084: bə·‘ā·p̄ə·rāṯ (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- An Israelite, also two places in Isr. Feminine of opher; female fawn; Ophrah, the name of an Israelite and of two places in Palestine.">in Ophrah</a> <a href="/hebrew/33.htm" title="33: ’ă·ḇîA desc. of Abiezer. From Abiy'ezer with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer."></a> <a href="/hebrew/33.htm" title="33: hā·‘ez·rî (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Abiezer. From Abiy'ezer with the article inserted; father of the Ezrite; an Abiezrite or descendant of Abiezer.">of the Abiezrites.</a> <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="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a> And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner. <a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.” <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a> 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. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-17</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... <a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a> Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:16</a> Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, <a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3</a> You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. <a href="/numbers/6-24.htm">Numbers 6:24-26</a> ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ <a href="/psalms/29-11.htm">Psalm 29:11</a> The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. <a href="/psalms/85-8.htm">Psalm 85:8</a> I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly. <a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Isaiah 54:10</a> Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Gideon built an altar there to the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: to this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.built<a href="/judges/21-4.htm">Judges 21:4</a> And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.<a href="/genesis/33-20.htm">Genesis 33:20</a> And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael.<a href="/joshua/22-10.htm">Joshua 22:10,26-28</a> And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that are in the land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to… Jehovah-shalom.<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.<a href="/exodus/17-15.htm">Exodus 17:15</a> And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:<a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.Ophrah<a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Judges 8:32</a> And Gideon the son of Joash died in a good old age, and was buried in the sepulchre of Joash his father, in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Abiezrites</a> <a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Abi-Ezrites</a> <a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Abiez'rites</a> <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/judges/1-26.htm">Built</a> <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/judges/6-23.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/joshua/20-9.htm">Stands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Abiezrites</a> <a href="/judges/8-32.htm">Abi-Ezrites</a> <a href="/judges/6-34.htm">Abiez'rites</a> <a href="/judges/6-25.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Built</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Ophrah</a> <a href="/judges/8-9.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-6.htm">Stands</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 6</div>1. <a href="/judges/6-1.htm">The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian</a> 8. <a href="/judges/6-8.htm">A prophet rebukes them</a> 11. <a href="/judges/6-11.htm">An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance</a> 17. <a href="/judges/6-17.htm">Gideon's present is consumed with fire</a> 24. <a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom</a> 28. <a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal</a> 33. <a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Gideon's army</a> 36. <a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Gideon's signs</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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there Gideon's construction of an altar signifies a moment of worship and dedication to God. In the context of Judges, altars were often built to commemorate divine encounters or covenants. This act follows Gideon's encounter with the Angel of the LORD, which reassured him of God's presence and mission for him. Building an altar was a common practice in the Old Testament, seen with figures like Noah, Abraham, and Jacob, symbolizing a place of sacrifice, worship, and remembrance.and called it The LORD Is Peace. The name "The LORD Is Peace" (Yahweh Shalom) reflects the peace Gideon experienced after his fear of dying from seeing the Angel of the LORD was alleviated. This name is significant as it highlights God's character as a bringer of peace, even amidst the turmoil of Israel's oppression by the Midianites. It foreshadows the peace that Christ, the Prince of Peace, brings to believers, as seen in prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> and fulfilled in the New Testament.To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites. The phrase "to this day" suggests that the altar remained a lasting memorial for the Israelites, serving as a testament to God's intervention and Gideon's faith. Ophrah, located in the territory of the tribe of Manasseh, was Gideon's hometown and the center of his family's clan, the Abiezrites. This geographical detail roots the narrative in a specific historical and cultural context, emphasizing the tangible reality of God's actions in Israel's history. The enduring presence of the altar underscores the lasting impact of divine encounters and the importance of remembering God's faithfulness.<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. Known for his initial hesitance and need for reassurance from God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a> Built by Gideon as a response to God's revelation and promise of peace. It symbolizes worship, remembrance, and dedication to God. 4. <a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a> A town in the territory of the tribe of Manasseh, specifically associated with the family of the Abiezrites, to which Gideon belonged. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_abiezrites.htm">The Abiezrites</a> A clan within the tribe of Manasseh, highlighting Gideon's familial and tribal context.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_presence.htm">Recognizing God's Presence</a> Gideon's building of the altar signifies an acknowledgment of God's presence and intervention. In our lives, we should create "altars" of remembrance for God's faithfulness. <a href="/topical/p/peace_in_god's_promises.htm">Peace in God's Promises</a> The name "The LORD Is Peace" reflects the peace that comes from trusting in God's promises. Believers are encouraged to find peace in God's Word and His assurances. <a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a> Gideon's immediate response to God's revelation was worship. Our response to God's work in our lives should be one of worship and gratitude. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> The altar remained as a testament to future generations. Our acts of faith can leave a lasting impact on those who come after us. <a href="/topical/g/god's_peace_amidst_trials.htm">God's Peace Amidst Trials</a> Gideon was in a time of national distress, yet he found peace in God. We are reminded that God's peace is available even in our most challenging circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 6</a> <a href="/q/bible's_advice_on_resolving_conflict.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on conflict resolution?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'blessed_are_peacemakers'_mean.htm">What does "Blessed are the peacemakers" mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_jesus_'prince_of_peace'_if_he_brings_a_sword.htm">Matthew 10:34 – How can Jesus be called the “Prince of Peace” if he declared he came not to bring peace but a sword? </a> <a href="/q/are_there_multiple_names_for_god.htm">Are there multiple names for God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Built an altar.--Altars, like the altar Ed (<a href="/joshua/22-34.htm" title="And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar Ed: for it shall be a witness between us that the LORD is God.">Joshua 22:34</a>), built by the Transjordanic tribes, were not always intended for purposes of sacrifices, but to witness some great event or Divine appearance (<a href="/genesis/31-48.htm" title="And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and you this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;">Genesis 31:48</a>, <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm" title="And he built an altar there, and called on the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac's servants dig a well.">Genesis 26:25</a>; <a href="/exodus/17-15.htm" title="And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:">Exodus 17:15</a>).Jehovah-shalom.--"The Lord is peace." We find similar names in Jehovah-jireh, "the Lord will provide" (<a href="/genesis/22-14.htm" title="And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.">Genesis 22:14</a>); Jehovah-nissi, "the Lord my banner" (<a href="/exodus/17-15.htm" title="And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:">Exodus 17:15</a>); and Jehovah-tsidkenn, "the Lord our righteousness" (<a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm" title="In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.">Jeremiah 23:6</a>). (Comp. <a href="/ezekiel/48-35.htm" title="It was round about eighteen thousand measures: and the name of the city from that day shall be, The LORD is there.">Ezekiel 48:35</a>.) See Pearson on the Creed, Art. 2. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - For naming altars built in commemoration of particular events see <a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a>; <a href="/genesis/31-47.htm">Genesis 31:47-49</a>; <a href="/genesis/33-20.htm">Genesis 33:20</a>; <a href="/joshua/22-34.htm">Joshua 22:34</a>, etc. <a href="/commentaries/judges/6-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Gideon גִּדְע֤וֹן (giḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1439.htm">Strong's 1439: </a> Gideon -- a judge of Israel built וַיִּבֶן֩ (way·yi·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build an altar מִזְבֵּ֙חַ֙ (miz·bê·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> An altar to the LORD לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel there שָׁ֨ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither and called וַיִּקְרָא־ (way·yiq·rā-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read it ל֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> The LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is Peace. שָׁל֑וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace To עַ֚ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that day הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day it stands עוֹדֶ֕נּוּ (‘ō·w·ḏen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more in Ophrah בְּעָפְרָ֖ת (bə·‘ā·p̄ə·rāṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6084.htm">Strong's 6084: </a> Ophrah -- an Israelite, also two places in Israel of the Abiezrites. הָעֶזְרִֽי׃ (hā·‘ez·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_33.htm">Strong's 33: </a> Abiezrites -- a descendant of Abiezer <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/6-24.htm">Judges 6:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/6-24.htm">OT History: Judges 6:24 Then Gideon built an altar there (Jd Judg. 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