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Judges 6:39

Judges 6:40-1964 bbe — And that night God did so; for the wool was dry, and there was dew on all the earth round it.

Bible in Basic English

"And that night God did so; for the wool was dry, and there was dew on all the earth round it."

— Judges 6:40-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Judges 6 — Context

37

See, I will put the wool of a sheep on the grain-floor; if there is dew on the wool only, while all the earth is dry, then I will be certain that it is your purpose to give Israel salvation by my hand as you have said.

38

And it was so: for he got up early on the morning after, and twisting the wool in his hands, he got a basin full of water from the dew on the wool.

39

Then Gideon said to God, Do not be moved to wrath against me if I say only this: let me make one more test with the wool; let the wool now be dry, while the earth is covered with dew.

40

And that night God did so; for the wool was dry, and there was dew on all the earth round it.

Judges 6:40-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 6:40-1964 say?
Judges 6:40-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And that night God did so; for the wool was dry, and there was dew on all the earth round it.”
Where is Judges 6:40-1964 in the Bible?
Judges 6:40-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 6, verses 40–1964.
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 6:40-1964.
What translation should I read Judges 6:40-1964 in?
Judges 6:40-1964 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 6:40-1964?
Judges 6:40-1964 reads (BBE): “And that night God did so; for the wool was dry, and there was dew on all the earth round it.” 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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