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I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/judges/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he cried out, “Oh, Sovereign LORD, I’m doomed! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” <a href="/esv/judges/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the LORD. And Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.” <a href="/bsb/judges/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” <a href="/kjv/judges/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face. <a href="/nkjv/judges/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Gideon perceived that He was the Angel of the LORD. So Gideon said, “Alas, O Lord GOD! For I have seen the Angel of the LORD face to face.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When Gideon perceived that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh, Lord GOD! For I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” <a href="/nasb/judges/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> When Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, &#8220Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Alas, O Lord GOD! For now I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.” <a href="/lsb/judges/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Gideon saw that he was the angel of Yahweh, so he said, “Alas, O Lord Yahweh! For now I have seen the angel of Yahweh face to face.” <a href="/amp/judges/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When Gideon realized [without any doubt] that He was the Angel of the LORD, he declared, “Oh no, Lord GOD! For now I have seen the Angel of the LORD face to face [and I am doomed]!” <a href="/csb/judges/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Gideon realized that he was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face! ” <a href="/hcsb/judges/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Gideon realized that He was the Angel of the LORD, he said, &#8220Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the Angel of the LORD face to face!&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Gideon saw that he was the angel of Jehovah; and Gideon said, Alas, O Lord Jehovah! forasmuch as I have seen the angel of Jehovah face to face. <a href="/cev/judges/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Gideon realized that he had seen one of the LORD's angels. "Oh!" he moaned. "Now I'm going to die." <a href="/erv/judges/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD; and Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! forasmuch as I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face. <a href="/gwt/judges/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> That's when Gideon realized that this had been the Messenger of the LORD. So he said, "LORD God! I have seen the Messenger of the LORD face to face." <a href="/gnt/judges/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Gideon then realized that it was the LORD's angel he had seen, and he said in terror, "Sovereign LORD! I have seen your angel face-to-face!" <a href="/isv/judges/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> When Gideon realized that he had seen the angel of the LORD himself, he cried out, "Oh no! Lord GOD! I've been looking right at the angel of the LORD—and face-to-face at that!" <a href="/net/judges/6.htm">NET Bible</a> When Gideon realized that it was the LORD's messenger, he said, "Oh no! Master, LORD! I have seen the LORD's messenger face to face!" <a href="/nheb/judges/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD; and Gideon said, "Alas, Lord GOD. Because I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face." <a href="/wbt/judges/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/judges/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” <a href="/web/judges/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Gideon saw that he was Yahweh’s angel; and Gideon said, “Alas, Lord Yahweh! Because I have seen Yahweh’s angel face to face!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Gideon sees that He [is] the Messenger of YHWH, and Gideon says, “Aah, Lord YHWH! For so I have looked on the Messenger of YHWH face to face!” <a href="/ylt/judges/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Gideon seeth that He is a messenger of Jehovah, and Gideon saith, 'Alas, Lord Jehovah! because that I have seen a messenger of Jehovah face to face!' <a href="/slt/judges/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Gideon will see that he a messenger of Jehovah; and Gideon will say, Ah, Lord Jehovah! for on account that I saw a messenger of Jehovah face to face.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Gedeon seeing that it was the angel of the Lord, said: Alas, my Lord God: for I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face. <a href="/cpdv/judges/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Gideon, realizing that it had been the Angel of the Lord, said: “Alas, my Lord God! For I have seen the Angel of the Lord face to face.” <a href="/nabre/judges/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Gideon, now aware that it had been the messenger of the LORD, said, “Alas, Lord GOD, that I have seen the messenger of the LORD face to face!” <a href="/nrsvce/judges/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Gideon perceived that it was the angel of the LORD; and Gideon said, “Help me, Lord GOD! For I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God! for I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face. <a href="/hpbt/judges/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Gedun saw that he was the Angel of LORD JEHOVAH, and Gedun said: “Oh, LORD JEHOVAH God, for I have seen The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH face to face!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Gideon saw that he was the angel of the LORD; and Gideon said: 'Alas, O Lord GOD! forasmuch as I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face.' <a href="/sep/judges/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Gedeon saw that he was an angel of the Lord; and Gedeon said, Ah, ah, Lord my God! for I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face. <a href="/parallel/judges/6-22.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=1698" 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> …21Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight. 22<a href="/hebrew/1439.htm" title="1439: giḏ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A judge of Isr. From gada'; feller; Gidon, an Israelite.">When Gideon</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">realized</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hūs (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">it was</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">the angel</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.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1439.htm" title="1439: giḏ·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- A judge of Isr. From gada'; feller; Gidon, an Israelite.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/162.htm" title="162: ’ă·hāh (Interjection) -- Alas! Apparently a primitive word expressing pain exclamatorily; Oh!">“Oh no,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD!</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’î·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">I have seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’aḵ (N-msc) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">the angel</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.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nîm (N-cp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">face</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·nîm (N-cp) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">face!”</a> 23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”…<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="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a> So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a> But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a> Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/judges/13-21.htm">Judges 13:21-22</a> And when the angel of the LORD did not appear again to Manoah and his wife, Manoah realized that it had been the angel of the LORD. / “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!” <a href="/deuteronomy/5-24.htm">Deuteronomy 5:24-26</a> and you said, “Behold, the LORD our God has shown us His glory and greatness, and we have heard His voice out of the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. / But now, why should we die? For this great fire will consume us, and we will die, if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any longer. / For who of all flesh has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the fire, as we have, and survived? <a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a> Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. <a href="/1_kings/19-13.htm">1 Kings 19:13</a> When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” <a href="/daniel/10-17.htm">Daniel 10:17</a> How can I, your servant, speak with you, my lord? Now I have no strength, nor is any breath left in me.” <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Luke 5:8</a> When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.” <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Matthew 17:6-7</a> When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. / Then Jesus came over and touched them. “Get up,” He said. “Do not be afraid.” <a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a> No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. <a href="/acts/9-3.htm">Acts 9:3-5</a> As Saul drew near to Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. / He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a> He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Hebrews 12:21</a> The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said, “I am trembling with fear.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O LORD God! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.perceived<a href="/judges/13-21.htm">Judges 13:21</a> But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD.because<a href="/judges/13-22.htm">Judges 13:22,23</a> And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God… <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a> And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?<a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a> And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joshua/15-49.htm">Ah</a> <a href="/joshua/7-7.htm">Alas</a> <a href="/judges/6-21.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/judges/6-20.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/exodus/20-18.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/exodus/5-19.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-26.htm">Sovereign</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/19-2.htm">Ah</a> <a href="/judges/11-35.htm">Alas</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/ruth/1-19.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/judges/13-3.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/3-8.htm">Perceived</a> <a href="/judges/13-21.htm">Realized</a> <a href="/judges/16-28.htm">Sovereign</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>When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD Gideon's realization marks a pivotal moment in his spiritual journey. The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself, rather than a mere angelic being. This encounter is similar to those experienced by other biblical figures such as Abraham (Genesis 18) and Moses (Exodus 3). The recognition of the divine presence signifies a shift from doubt to faith, as Gideon understands the gravity of his mission and the divine support behind it.he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! Gideon's exclamation reflects a common biblical reaction to encountering the divine, characterized by fear and awe. The use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) emphasizes the sovereignty and holiness of God. This response is reminiscent of Isaiah's reaction in <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>, where he expresses a sense of unworthiness in the presence of God. It underscores the human recognition of God's majesty and the fear of judgment.I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” Seeing God "face to face" was believed to be a perilous experience, as expressed in <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a>, where God tells Moses that no one can see His face and live. Gideon's fear is rooted in this understanding, highlighting the seriousness of his encounter. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is described as the image of the invisible God (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>). Gideon's experience prefigures the ultimate revelation of God in Christ, who bridges the gap between the divine and human.<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 initially hesitant and fearful, seeking confirmation of God's will. 2. <a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the LORD</a> A divine messenger who appears to Gideon, often understood in conservative Christian theology as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a> The location where Gideon encounters the Angel of the LORD, which is significant as the place of Gideon's calling and commissioning. 4. <a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a> The oppressors of Israel during this period, whose dominance over Israel sets the stage for Gideon's rise as a judge. 5. <a href="/topical/a/altar_of_peace.htm">Altar of Peace</a> After realizing he has seen the Angel of the LORD, Gideon builds an altar to the LORD and names it "The LORD is Peace," signifying his newfound understanding and assurance of God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_divine_encounters.htm">Recognizing Divine Encounters</a> Gideon's realization teaches us to be attentive to God's presence in our lives, even when it comes in unexpected forms. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_reverence.htm">Fear and Reverence</a> Gideon's fear upon realizing he has seen the Angel of the LORD reminds us of the appropriate reverence and awe we should have for God's holiness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_assurance.htm">God's Assurance</a> Despite Gideon's fear, God reassures him, teaching us that God provides peace and assurance when He calls us to His purposes. <a href="/topical/b/building_altars_of_remembrance.htm">Building Altars of Remembrance</a> Like Gideon, we should establish spiritual markers in our lives to remember God's faithfulness and presence. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_calling.htm">Courage in Calling</a> Gideon's account encourages us to step out in faith, trusting that God equips those He calls, even when we feel inadequate.<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/who_was_gideon_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_manoah's_fear_conflict_with_later_views.htm">In Judges 13:22–23, does Manoah’s fear of dying upon seeing God conflict with later portrayals of divine encounters?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jacob_wrestle_with_god.htm">Hosea 12:3–4: How can Jacob physically wrestle with God if God is portrayed elsewhere as omnipotent and spiritual? </a> <a href="/q/can_humans_see_god_and_survive.htm">Can humans see God and live? (Exodus 33:20 vs. Exodus 24:9-11)</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>(22) When Gideon perceived.--The last sign gave him a deeper sense than before of the grandeur of the messenger who had come to him.Alas !--There is no need to supply "I shall die" at the end of the clause, but that this was the apprehension in Gideon's mind is shown by his cry of alarm.For because.--Rather, for to this end. The belief that death or misfortune would be the result of looking on any Divine being was universal among the Jews. We find it in <a href="/judges/13-22.htm" title="And Manoah said to his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God.">Judges 13:22</a>; <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm" title="And she called the name of the LORD that spoke to her, You God see me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that sees me?">Genesis 16:13</a>; <a href="/genesis/32-30.htm" title="And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.">Genesis 32:30</a>; <a href="/exodus/20-19.htm" title="And they said to Moses, Speak you with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.">Exodus 20:19</a>; <a href="/context/deuteronomy/5-24.htm" title="And you said, Behold, the LORD our God has showed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the middle of the fire: we have seen this day that God does talk with man, and he lives.">Deuteronomy 5:24-25</a>. He said, "Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live" (<a href="/exodus/33-20.htm" title="And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.">Exodus 33:20</a>; <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm" title="Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the middle of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.">Isaiah 6:5</a>; <a href="/luke/5-8.htm" title="When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.">Luke 5:8</a>). The existence of the same belief among the heathen is shown in the legends of Semele, Actaeon, Psyche, &c.; and Callimachus sings, "Whosoever, save by God's own choice, looks on any of the immortals, sees them only to his own great cost." . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Gideon perceived, etc. Gideon's suspicious were now turned into a certainty. It was indeed God that had spoken to him by his angel (ver. 17). Alas, etc. Gideon speaks thus in terror of the death which he thought must be the penalty of seeing the angel of the Lord (see <a href="/judges/13-22.htm">Judges 13:22</a>, and note). Because. Rather, therefore, or to this end, viz., that I should die. <a href="/commentaries/judges/6-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When Gideon גִּדְע֔וֹן (giḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1439.htm">Strong's 1439: </a> Gideon -- a judge of Israel realized וַיַּ֣רְא (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction it [was] ה֑וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the Angel מַלְאַ֥ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of 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 he גִּדְע֗וֹן (giḏ·‘ō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1439.htm">Strong's 1439: </a> Gideon -- a judge of Israel said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Oh no, אֲהָהּ֙ (’ă·hāh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_162.htm">Strong's 162: </a> Alas! Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD! יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH I have seen רָאִ֙יתִי֙ (rā·’î·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the Angel מַלְאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (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 face פָּנִ֖ים (pā·nîm) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to face!” פָּנִֽים׃ (pā·nîm) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/6-22.htm">Judges 6:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/6-22.htm">OT History: Judges 6:22 Gideon saw that he was the angel (Jd Judg. 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