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Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“It is all right,” the LORD replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD said unto him, Peace <i>be</i> unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to him, “Peace <i>be</i> with you; do not fear, you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not be afraid; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD said to him, &#8220Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Yahweh said to him, “Peace to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not be afraid; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, “Peace to you. Don’t be afraid, for you will not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, &#8220Peace to you. Don&#8217t be afraid, for you will not die.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehovah said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Calm down!" the LORD told Gideon. "There's nothing to be afraid of. You're not going to die." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD said to him, "Calm down! Don't be afraid. You will not die."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But the LORD told him, "Peace. Don't be afraid. You will not die." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Calm down! Don't be afraid." the LORD replied. "You're not going to die!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, ?Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to him, "You are safe! Do not be afraid! You are not going to die!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to him, "Peace be to you. Do not be afraid. You shall not die."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the LORD said to him, Peace be to thee; fear not: thou shalt not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh said to him, “Peace be to you! Don’t be afraid. You shall not die.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And YHWH says to him, “Peace to you; do not fear; you do not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehovah saith to him, 'Peace to thee; fear not; thou dost not die.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehovah will say to him, Peace to thee; thou shalt not fear; thou shalt not die.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the Lord said to him: Peace be with thee: fear not, thou shalt not die. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the Lord said to him: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid; you shall not die.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD answered him: You are safe. Do not fear. You shall not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you; do not fear, you shall not die.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the LORD said to him, Peace be unto you; fear not; you shall not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH said to him: “Peace to you. You shall not be afraid. You are not dying.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the LORD said unto him: 'Peace be unto thee; fear not; thou shalt not die.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the Lord said to him, Peace be to thee, fear not, thou shalt not die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/6-23.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=1708" 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/6.htm">The Call of Gideon</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>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!” <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><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.">But the LORD</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/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him,</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.">“Peace be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">with you.</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/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">for you will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: tā·mūṯ (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">die.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>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.…<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="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-10.htm">Matthew 28:10</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-4.htm">Isaiah 35:4</a></span><br />Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm">Zephaniah 3:16-17</a></span><br />On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. / The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the LORD said to him, Peace be to you; fear not: you shall not die.</p><p class="hdg">peace be</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a></b></br> And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23</a></b></br> And he said, Peace <i>be</i> to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-8.htm">Psalm 85:8</a></b></br> I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/5-18.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/judges/5-27.htm">Death</a> <a href="/joshua/20-9.htm">Die</a> <a href="/judges/5-31.htm">Peace</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/6-27.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/judges/8-11.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/judges/6-30.htm">Death</a> <a href="/judges/6-30.htm">Die</a> <a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Peace</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-1.htm">The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-8.htm">A prophet rebukes them</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-11.htm">An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-17.htm">Gideon's present is consumed with fire</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-24.htm">Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-33.htm">Gideon's army</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Gideon's signs</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/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><b>But the LORD said to him</b><br>In this passage, the LORD is speaking directly to Gideon. This divine communication is significant, as it demonstrates God's personal involvement in the lives of His chosen leaders. Throughout the Old Testament, God often speaks directly to individuals to provide guidance, reassurance, or commands, as seen with figures like Moses (<a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a>) and Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/3-10.htm">1 Samuel 3:10</a>). This direct communication underscores the importance of Gideon's role in delivering Israel from Midianite oppression.<p><b>Peace be with you</b><br>The phrase "Peace be with you" is a common biblical expression of reassurance and blessing. In Hebrew, the word for peace is "shalom," which encompasses not only the absence of conflict but also completeness, welfare, and harmony. This greeting is significant in the context of Gideon's fear and uncertainty. It echoes the peace that Jesus offers to His disciples in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, indicating a deeper spiritual peace that transcends circumstances.<p><b>Do not be afraid</b><br>This command is frequently given by God to His people throughout Scripture, often when they are facing daunting tasks or divine encounters. It serves to calm fears and encourage trust in God's presence and power. Similar exhortations are found in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> and <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God reassures His people of His support and strength. This phrase highlights the importance of faith over fear in the believer's life.<p><b>for you will not die</b><br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was a common belief that seeing God or an angel of the LORD face-to-face would result in death (<a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a>). Gideon's fear of dying after his encounter with the angel of the LORD reflects this cultural understanding. God's assurance that Gideon will not die emphasizes His grace and the protective nature of His presence. This assurance is a precursor to the New Testament revelation of eternal life through Jesus Christ, who conquers death and offers life to all who believe in Him (<a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/gideon.htm">Gideon</a></b><br>A judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. He is initially fearful and doubtful of his calling.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who appears to Gideon to commission him for a divine mission. His reassurance to Gideon is central to this passage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/midianites.htm">Midianites</a></b><br>A nomadic people who oppressed Israel during the time of Gideon, causing the Israelites to cry out to God for deliverance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/ophrah.htm">Ophrah</a></b><br>The place where Gideon encounters the angel of the LORD and receives his commission. It becomes a significant location for Gideon's account.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/angel_of_the_lord.htm">Angel of the LORD</a></b><br>A manifestation of God who appears to Gideon, often understood as a theophany, or a visible appearance of God to humans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_reassurance_in_fear.htm">God's Reassurance in Fear</a></b><br>Just as God reassured Gideon, He reassures us in our fears. We can trust in His peace and presence in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling_and_human_doubt.htm">Divine Calling and Human Doubt</a></b><br>Gideon's initial fear and doubt are common human responses to divine calling. God is patient and provides assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/peace_as_a_gift_from_god.htm">Peace as a Gift from God</a></b><br>The peace God offers is not just the absence of fear but a profound sense of well-being and security in His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_our_mission.htm">God's Presence in Our Mission</a></b><br>Like Gideon, we are called to tasks that may seem daunting, but God's presence is our strength and assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_encounter.htm">Transformation through Encounter</a></b><br>Gideon's encounter with God transforms him from a fearful individual to a leader. Our encounters with God can similarly transform us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'collective_salvation'_mean.htm">What does 'Collective Salvation' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_intercession_affect_god's_reply.htm">How does atonement restore our relationship with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_you_dedicated_to_the_lord's_work.htm">Are you dedicated to the Lord's work?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_53_10_show_god's_love.htm">Isaiah 53:10 says it pleased the Lord to crush him--how does this align with a loving God who values justice and mercy?</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>(23) <span class= "bld">The Lord said unto him.</span>--How this intimation was given we are not told. The LXX. do not here change "the Lord" into "the angel of the Lord."<p><span class= "bld">Peace be unto thee; fear not.</span>--Comp. <a href="/context/daniel/10-7.htm" title="And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell on them, so that they fled to hide themselves.">Daniel 10:7-9</a>; <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm" title="And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong. And when he had spoken to me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.">Daniel 10:19</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm" title="As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of one that spoke.">Ezekiel 1:28</a> to <a href="/ezekiel/2-1.htm" title="And he said to me, Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.">Ezekiel 2:1</a>; <a href="/mark/16-8.htm" title="And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulcher; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.">Mark 16:8</a>; <a href="/luke/1-13.htm" title="But the angel said to him, Fear not, Zacharias: for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elisabeth shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.">Luke 1:13</a>; <a href="/luke/2-10.htm" title="And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.">Luke 2:10</a>; <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm" title="And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:">Revelation 1:17</a>, &c. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Peace</span>, etc. Cf. <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Daniel 10:19</a>, and <a href="/john/20-21.htm">John 20:21, 26</a>; <a href="/luke/24-36.htm">Luke 24:36-39</a>. Hence the name of the altar, Jehovah-shalom - "The Lord is peace," is at peace with me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/6-23.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">But the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֨אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">to him,</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֧וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Peace [be]</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁל֥וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with you.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּירָ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">die.”</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמֽוּת׃</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/6-23.htm">Judges 6:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/6-23.htm">OT History: Judges 6:23 Yahweh said to him Peace be (Jd Judg. 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