Judges 6:36 kjva — And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,"

— Judges 6:36, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Judges 6 — Context

33

Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel.

34

But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abi–ezer was gathered after him.

35

And he sent messengers throughout all Manasseh; who also was gathered after him: and he sent messengers unto Asher, and unto Zebulun, and unto Naphtali; and they came up to meet them.

36

And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,

37

Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said.

38

And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

39

And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew.

Judges 6:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:36 say?
Judges 6:36 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,”
Where is Judges 6:36 in the Bible?
Judges 6:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, verse 36.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 6:36.
What translation should I read Judges 6:36 in?
Judges 6:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 6:36?
Judges 6:36 reads (KJVA): “And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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