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Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” <a href="/kjv/judges/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. <a href="/nkjv/judges/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Do not depart from here, I pray, until I come to You and bring out my offering and set it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you come back.” <a href="/nasb_/judges/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” <a href="/nasb/judges/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Please do not depart from here, until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.&#8221 And He said, &#8220I will remain until you return.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/judges/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Please do not depart from here, until I come back to Thee, and bring out my offering and lay it before Thee.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” <a href="/lsb/judges/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and I bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” <a href="/amp/judges/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring my offering and place it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you return.” <a href="/csb/judges/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Please do not leave this place until I return to you. Let me bring my gift and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.” <a href="/hcsb/judges/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Please do not leave this place until I return to You. Let me bring my gift and set it before You.&#8221 And He said, &#8220I will stay until you return.&#8221 <a href="/asv/judges/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. <a href="/cev/judges/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And wait here until I bring you an offering." "All right, I'll wait," the LORD answered. <a href="/erv/judges/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. <a href="/gwt/judges/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't leave until I come back. I want to bring my gift and set it in front of you." "I will stay until you come back," he said. <a href="/gnt/judges/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Please do not leave until I bring you an offering of food." He said, "I will stay until you come back." <a href="/isv/judges/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> And please don't leave here until I've come back to you, brought my offering, and set it down in front of you." The LORD replied, "I'll stay until you return." <a href="/msb/judges/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.? And the LORD said, ?I will stay until you return.? <a href="/net/judges/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Do not leave this place until I come back with a gift and present it to you." The LORD said, "I will stay here until you come back." <a href="/nheb/judges/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Please do not go away, until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you." He said, "I will wait until you come back." <a href="/wbt/judges/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come to thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou comest again. <a href="/web/judges/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Please don’t go away until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you.” He said, “I will wait until you come back.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/judges/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Please do not move from here until my coming to You, and I have brought out my present, and put it before You”; and He says, “I abide until your return.” <a href="/ylt/judges/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Move not, I pray Thee, from this, till my coming in unto Thee, and I have brought out my present, and put it before Thee;' and he saith, 'I -- I do abide till thy return.' <a href="/slt/judges/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Now thou shalt not depart from here till my coming to thee, and I brought forth my gift and set it before thee. And he will say, I will remain till thy turning back.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/judges/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And depart not hence, till I return to thee, and bring a sacrifice, and offer it to thee. And he answered: I will wait thy coming. <a href="/cpdv/judges/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And may you not withdraw from here, until I return to you, carrying a sacrifice and offering it to you.” And he responded, “I will wait for your return.” <a href="/nabre/judges/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my offering and set it before you.” He answered: I will await your return. <a href="/nrsvce/judges/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do not depart from here until I come to you, and bring out my present, and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/judges/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Do not depart from here until I come to thee and bring out my meal and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until you come again. <a href="/hpbt/judges/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Do not depart from here until I come to you and I shall bring out my meal and I shall set it before you.” And he said, “I shall sit until you come”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/judges/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee.' And he said: 'I will tarry until thou come back.' <a href="/sep/judges/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> depart not hence until I come to thee, and I will bring forth an offering and offer it before thee: and he said, I will remain until thou return. <a href="/parallel/judges/6-18.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=1643" 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> …17Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. 18<a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4185.htm" title="4185: ṯā·muš (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To depart, remove. A primitive root; to withdraw.">depart</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">from this place</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.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bō·’î (V-Qal-Inf:: 1cs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">I return</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to You.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: wə·hō·ṣê·ṯî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">Let me bring</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/4503.htm" title="4503: min·ḥā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From an unused root meaning to apportion, i.e. Bestow; a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering.">my offering</a> <a href="/hebrew/5117.htm" title="5117: wə·hin·naḥ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To rest, i.e. settle down">and set it</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before You.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">And the LORD said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: ’ê·šêḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">will stay</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.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šū·ḇe·ḵā (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">you return.”</a> 19So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.…<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/18-3.htm">Genesis 18:3-5</a> “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” <a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a> “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” <a href="/isaiah/7-11.htm">Isaiah 7:11-14</a> “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” / But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” / Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? ... <a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">1 Kings 19:20</a> So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” <a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8-10</a> One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24-30</a> So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ... <a href="/exodus/4-1.htm">Exodus 4:1-5</a> Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ... <a href="/1_samuel/14-9.htm">1 Samuel 14:9-10</a> If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them. / But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” <a href="/2_kings/20-8.htm">2 Kings 20:8-11</a> Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, “What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the house of the LORD on the third day?” / And Isaiah had replied, “This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Would you like the shadow to go forward ten steps, or back ten steps?” / “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.” ... <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Malachi 3:1</a> “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/luke/24-28.htm">Luke 24:28-31</a> As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. / But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. / While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. ... <a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a> Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Luke 1:18-20</a> “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. / And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” <a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24-29</a> Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” / Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Depart not hence, I pray you, until I come to you, and bring forth my present, and set it before you. And he said, I will tarry until you come again.bring<a href="/judges/13-15.htm">Judges 13:15</a> And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.<a href="/genesis/18-3.htm">Genesis 18:3,5</a> And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: … <a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Genesis 19:3</a> And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.present or meat offering <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/joshua/4-3.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/judges/5-27.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/joshua/3-3.htm">Move</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/judges/4-19.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/3-18.htm">Present</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Wait</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/2-8.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/judges/7-3.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/ruth/2-8.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/judges/6-20.htm">Lay</a> <a href="/judges/13-25.htm">Move</a> <a href="/judges/6-26.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/judges/6-39.htm">Please</a> <a href="/judges/13-19.htm">Present</a> <a href="/judges/19-6.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/judges/9-25.htm">Wait</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>Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. In this phrase, Gideon is speaking to the Angel of the LORD, who is often understood as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. Gideon's request for the Angel to stay indicates his desire for confirmation and assurance of the divine encounter. This reflects the cultural context of the time, where hospitality and the presence of a guest were highly valued. The request also shows Gideon's cautious nature and his need for reassurance, which is a recurring theme in his story. This moment parallels other biblical instances where individuals seek confirmation from God, such as Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3) and Thomas seeking proof of Jesus' resurrection (<a href="/john/20-24.htm">John 20:24-29</a>).Let me bring my offering and set it before You. Gideon's intention to bring an offering signifies his recognition of the divine nature of his visitor. In the historical context, offerings were a common way to honor deities and seek their favor. The act of setting the offering before the Angel underscores the sacrificial system established in the Mosaic Law, where offerings were presented to God as acts of worship and atonement (Leviticus 1-7). This offering can be seen as a type of Christ, foreshadowing the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who is both the offerer and the offering (<a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a>). Gideon's offering also reflects his faith and willingness to honor God, despite his initial doubts and fears.And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” The LORD's response demonstrates His patience and willingness to accommodate Gideon's request, highlighting God's grace and understanding of human frailty. This assurance from the LORD is significant, as it confirms His presence and commitment to Gideon, despite Gideon's hesitations. The phrase echoes God's promise of presence and faithfulness found throughout Scripture, such as His assurance to Joshua, "I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you" (<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a>). This divine patience and willingness to wait for Gideon can be seen as a reflection of Christ's patience with His disciples and His followers today, as He waits for them to come to Him in faith and obedience.<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. In this passage, Gideon is interacting with the Angel of the LORD, seeking confirmation of his calling. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The 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. It is significant as the place where Gideon receives his divine commission. 4. <a href="/topical/o/offering.htm">Offering</a> Gideon’s act of bringing an offering signifies his desire to honor and seek confirmation from God. It reflects the cultural and religious practices of the time, where offerings were a means of worship and communication with God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord's_assurance.htm">The LORD’s Assurance</a> The LORD’s response to Gideon’s request shows His patience and willingness to confirm His word to those He calls.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_confirmation_from_god.htm">Seeking Confirmation from God</a> Gideon’s request for confirmation is a reminder that it is okay to seek assurance from God when faced with daunting tasks. God is patient and understanding of our need for reassurance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_and_offering.htm">The Importance of Worship and Offering</a> Gideon’s act of bringing an offering underscores the importance of worship and dedication to God. Our offerings, whether time, resources, or talents, should be presented with a heart of reverence. <a href="/topical/g/god's_patience_and_presence.htm">God’s Patience and Presence</a> The LORD’s willingness to wait for Gideon highlights His patience and desire to be present with us. God is not in a hurry and values our relationship with Him. <a href="/topical/d/divine_encounters_and_obedience.htm">Divine Encounters and Obedience</a> Encounters with God often lead to a call to action. Like Gideon, we must be prepared to respond in obedience to God’s direction in our lives.<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/what_was_the_investiture_controversy.htm">Why was the gospel preached to the dead?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_pray_repetitively.htm">Is it appropriate for Christians to pray repetitively?</a> <a href="/q/does_god_want_sacrifices.htm">Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)</a> <a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - My present. Minehah means sometimes a present made to man, as in <a href="/judges/3-18.htm">Judges 3:18</a>; but it more commonly means a sacrificial offering (<a href="/genesis/4-3.htm">Genesis 4:3 5</a>), which seems to be its meaning here, as explained vers. 19, 20. When coupled with zevach, the animal sacrifice, minchah means the meat and drink offering. <a href="/commentaries/judges/6-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Please נָ֨א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not depart תָמֻ֤שׁ (ṯā·muš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4185.htm">Strong's 4185: </a> To depart, remove from this [place] מִזֶּה֙ (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while I return בֹּאִ֣י (bō·’î) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to You. אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Let me bring וְהֹֽצֵאתִי֙ (wə·hō·ṣê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim my gift מִנְחָתִ֔י (min·ḥā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4503.htm">Strong's 4503: </a> A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and set [it] וְהִנַּחְתִּ֖י (wə·hin·naḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3240.htm">Strong's 3240: </a> Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, before You.” לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face And [the LORD] said, וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I will stay אֵשֵׁ֖ב (’ê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while you return.” שׁוּבֶֽךָ׃ (šū·ḇe·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/judges/6-18.htm">Judges 6:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/judges/6-18.htm">OT History: Judges 6:18 Please don't go away until I come (Jd Judg. 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