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They spread out a cloak, and each one threw in a gold earring he had gathered from the plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they answered, “We will willingly give them.” And they spread a cloak, and every man threw in it the earrings of his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they answered, We will willingly give <i>them</i>. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they answered, “We will gladly give <i>them.</i>” And they spread out a garment, and each man threw into it the earrings from his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they said, “We will certainly give <i>them to you.</i>” So they spread out a garment, and every one of them tossed an earring there from his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They said, &#8220We will surely give them.&#8221 So they spread out a garment, and every one of them threw an earring there from his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they said, “We will surely give <i>them.</i>” So they spread out a garment, and every one of them threw an earring there from his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they said, “We will surely give <i>them</i>.” So they spread out a garment, and every one of them threw an earring there from his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They answered, “We will certainly give them <i>to you</i>.” And they spread out a garment, and every one of them threw an earring there from his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They said, “We agree to give them.” So they spread out a cloak, and everyone threw an earring from his plunder on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They said, &#8220We agree to give them.&#8221 So they spread out a mantle, and everyone threw an earring from his plunder on it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the ear-rings of his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Israelite soldiers replied, "Of course we will give you the earrings." Then they spread out a robe on the ground and tossed the earrings on it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The men of Israel answered, "Yes, we'll give them to you." So they spread out a coat. Each man took the earrings from his loot and dropped them on it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people answered, "We'll be glad to give them to you." They spread out a cloth, and everyone put on it the earrings that he had taken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They responded, "We'll be happy to give them." So they laid out a garment, and each of them contributed a ring from his war booty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?We will give them gladly,? they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They said, "We are happy to give you earrings." So they spread out a garment, and each one threw an earring from his plunder onto it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They answered, "We will willingly give them." They spread a garment, and every one of them threw an earring from his plunder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and cast into it every man the ear-rings of his prey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They answered, “We will willingly give them.” They spread a garment, and every man threw the earrings of his plunder into it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they say, “We certainly give”; and they spread out the garment, and each casts the ring of his prey there;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they say, 'We certainly give;' and they spread out the garment, and cast thither each the ring of his prey;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will say, Giving, we will give. And they will spread a garment, and they will cast there each the rings of his spoil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />They answered: We will give them most willingly. And spreading a mantle on the ground, they cast upon it the earlets of the spoils. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />They responded, “We are very willing to give them.” And spreading a cloak on the ground, they cast upon it the earrings from the spoils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“We will certainly give them,” they replied, and they spread out a cloak into which everyone threw a ring from his spoils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“We will willingly give them,” they answered. So they spread a garment, and each threw into it an earring he had taken as booty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they said to him, We will gladly give it. And they spread a mantle, and every man threw onto it one earring from his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />They were saying to him, “We give it to you!”; and he spread a cloak and they cast there each man an earring from his plundered property<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they answered: 'We will willingly give them.' And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the ear-rings of his spoil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they said, We will certainly give them: and he opened his garment, and each man cast therein an earring of his spoils.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/8-25.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=2507" 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/8.htm">Gideon's Ephod</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-1cp) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">“We will give them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯō·wn (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gladly,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: way·yip̄·rə·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">So they spread out</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/8071.htm" title="8071: haś·śim·lāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A wrapper, mantle. Perhaps by permutation for the feminine of cemel; a dress, especially a mantle.">a garment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">and each man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7993.htm" title="7993: way·yaš·lî·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To throw, fling, cast. A primitive root; to throw out, down or away.">threw</a> <a href="/hebrew/5141.htm" title="5141: ne·zem (N-msc) -- A ring (worn as an ornament). From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a nose-ring.">an earring</a> <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm" title="7998: šə·lā·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A prey, spoil, plunder, booty. From shalal; booty.">from his plunder</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">onto it.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels.…<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/32-2.htm">Exodus 32:2-3</a></span><br />So Aaron told them, “Take off the gold earrings that are on your wives and sons and daughters, and bring them to me.” / Then all the people took off their gold earrings and brought them to Aaron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Genesis 24:22</a></span><br />And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Genesis 24:53</a></span><br />Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-10.htm">1 Kings 10:10</a></span><br />Then she gave the king 120 talents of gold, a great quantity of spices, and precious stones. Never again were spices in such abundance brought in as those the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-14.htm">1 Kings 10:14-15</a></span><br />The weight of gold that came to Solomon each year was 666 talents, / not including the revenue from the merchants, traders, and all the Arabian kings and governors of the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-23.htm">2 Kings 5:23</a></span><br />But Naaman insisted, “Please, take two talents.” And he urged Gehazi to accept them. Then he tied up two talents of silver in two bags along with two sets of clothing and gave them to two of his servants, who carried them ahead of Gehazi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-12.htm">Proverbs 25:12</a></span><br />Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-18.htm">Isaiah 3:18-23</a></span><br />In that day the Lord will take away their finery: their anklets and headbands and crescents; / their pendants, bracelets, and veils; / their headdresses, ankle chains, and sashes; their perfume bottles and charms; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/16-11.htm">Ezekiel 16:11-13</a></span><br />I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. / I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. / So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-13.htm">Hosea 2:13</a></span><br />I will punish her for the days of the Baals when she burned incense to them, when she adorned herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers. But Me she forgot,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-9.htm">Matthew 10:9-10</a></span><br />Do not carry any gold or silver or copper in your belts. / Take no bag for the road, or second tunic, or sandals, or staff; for the worker is worthy of his provisions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a></span><br />But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/3-6.htm">Acts 3:6</a></span><br />But Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they answered, We will willingly give them. And they spread a garment, and did cast therein every man the earrings of his prey.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/6-31.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/judges/5-4.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Earrings</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Ear-Rings</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/judges/5-10.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/joshua/7-23.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/judges/8-19.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/judges/2-22.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/judges/5-14.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/judges/8-12.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/genesis/43-8.htm">We'll</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Willingly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-26.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/job/42-11.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Earrings</a> <a href="/judges/8-26.htm">Ear-Rings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-30.htm">Plunder</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-14.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-7.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/ruth/3-3.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/judges/14-19.htm">Spoil</a> <a href="/judges/15-9.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/judges/11-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/judges/9-45.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/judges/9-53.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/judges/20-9.htm">We'll</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">Willingly</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Gideon pacifies the Ephraimites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Succoth and Penuel refuse to deliver Gideon's army</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-10.htm">Zebah and Zalmunna are taken</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-13.htm">Succoth and Penuel are destroyed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-17.htm">Gideon revenges his brothers's death on Zebah and Zalmunna</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-22.htm">He refuses government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-24.htm">His ephod the cause of idolatry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-28.htm">Midian subdued</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-29.htm">Gideon's children, and death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/8-33.htm">The Israelites' idolatry and ingratitude</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/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><b>“We will give them gladly,” they replied.</b><br>This phrase reflects the willingness of the Israelites to contribute to Gideon's request. The context here is Gideon's request for the gold earrings taken as plunder from the Midianites. The Israelites' readiness to give can be seen as a sign of respect and gratitude towards Gideon, who had delivered them from oppression. This willingness to give is reminiscent of the Israelites' contributions for the building of the Tabernacle in <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a>, where the people gave freely and generously. It also highlights a communal spirit and unity among the people, which is significant in the narrative of Judges, a time often marked by division and disobedience.<p><b>So they spread out a garment,</b><br>The act of spreading out a garment serves as a practical method for collecting the earrings. In ancient times, garments were often used for various purposes beyond clothing, such as carrying goods or serving as makeshift containers. This imagery of spreading out a garment can also be seen in other biblical contexts, such as in <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a>, where garments are spread under Jehu as a sign of respect and allegiance. The use of a garment here underscores the communal and organized nature of the collection process.<p><b>and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it.</b><br>The earrings mentioned were likely part of the spoils taken from the defeated Midianites, who were known for wearing gold ornaments. This act of each man contributing an earring signifies individual participation in a collective effort. It reflects the cultural practice of sharing spoils of war, which was common in ancient Near Eastern societies. The earrings, being made of gold, also symbolize wealth and the tangible rewards of victory. This collection of gold would later be used by Gideon to create an ephod, which unfortunately became a snare to him and his family, as noted in <a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Judges 8:27</a>. This serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for material wealth to lead to idolatry and spiritual downfall, echoing the warnings found throughout Scripture about the dangers of wealth and idolatry, such as in <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">1 Timothy 6:9-10</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a></b><br>A judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory over the Midianites. He is central to this passage as he requests the gold earrings from the plunder.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>Specifically, the men who fought alongside Gideon and collected the plunder from the defeated Midianites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>The enemies of Israel whom Gideon and his men defeated. They are known for their wealth, which included gold earrings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a></b><br>The place where Gideon resided and where the events of collecting the gold took place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_garment.htm">The Garment</a></b><br>Used as a collection point for the gold earrings, symbolizing the wealth and spoils of victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_materialism.htm">The Danger of Materialism</a></b><br>The collection of gold earrings can symbolize the temptation to prioritize material wealth over spiritual obedience. Believers should be cautious of allowing material possessions to become idols in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_willingness.htm">Generosity and Willingness</a></b><br>The Israelites' willingness to give their gold earrings reflects a spirit of generosity. Christians are called to give willingly and cheerfully, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_influence.htm">Leadership and Influence</a></b><br>Gideon's request and the people's response demonstrate the influence a leader can have. Christian leaders should use their influence to guide others toward God, not away from Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_actions.htm">The Consequences of Actions</a></b><br>The subsequent creation of an ephod from the gold (<a href="/judges/8-27.htm">Judges 8:27</a>) led Israel into idolatry. This serves as a warning that our actions, even those with good intentions, can have unintended negative consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_ishmaelites.htm">Who were the Ishmaelites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_esther_9_10_conflict_with_accountability.htm">Esther 9:10: Does executing Haman's sons conflict with any biblical principles on individual accountability or moral responsibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_gideon's_actions_align_with_his_refusal.htm">Judges 8:22-23: How do Gideon's actions after insisting he would not rule Israel align with his refusal of kingship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/jacob's_blessings_for_his_sons.htm">What are Jacob's prophetic blessings for his sons?</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>(25) <span class= "bld">We will willingly give.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">giving, we will give.</span><p><span class= "bld">They spread.</span>--Perhaps the true reading should be "<span class= "ital">he </span>spread," as in the LXX. (<span class= "ital">aneptuxe</span>)<span class= "ital">.</span><p><span class= "bld">A garment.</span>--Perhaps his own upper garment (<span class= "ital">Simlah</span>)<span class= "ital">, </span>or "a large general's cloke" (Ewald, <span class= "ital">Gesch. </span>ii. 506).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A garment</span>. Rather, <span class="accented">the cloak.</span> Probably Gideon's military cloak (see <a href="/isaiah/9-5.htm">Isaiah 9:5</a>), which lay in his tent ready for use as a cloak by day or a coverlet by night (<a href="/deuteronomy/22-17.htm">Deuteronomy 22:17</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/8-25.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">“We will give [them]</span><br /><span class="heb">נִתֵּ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(nit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gladly,”</span><br /><span class="heb">נָת֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ṯō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמְר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">So they spread out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיִּפְרְשׂוּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yip̄·rə·śū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a garment,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשִּׂמְלָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śim·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8071.htm">Strong's 8071: </a> </span><span class="str2">A dress, a mantle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and each man</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֖ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">threw</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁלִ֣יכוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·lî·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7993.htm">Strong's 7993: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw out, down, away</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an earring</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶ֥זֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ne·zem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5141.htm">Strong's 5141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A ring (worn as an ornament)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from his plunder</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלָלֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lā·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7998.htm">Strong's 7998: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prey, spoil, plunder, booty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">onto it.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔מָּה</span> <span class="translit">(šām·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/8-25.htm">Judges 8:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/8-25.htm">OT History: Judges 8:25 They answered We will willingly give them (Jd Judg. 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