Judges 7:6 nasb — Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was men; but all the rest of the people kneeled…

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"Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was men; but all the rest of the people kneeled to drink water."

— Judges 7:6, NASB

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Judges 7 — Context

3

"Now therefore come, proclaim in the hearing of the people, saying, 'Whoever is afraid and trembling, let him return and depart from Mount Gilead.'" So 22,people returned, but 10,000 remained.

4

Then the LORD said to Gideon, "The people are still too many; bring them down to the water and I will test them for you there. Therefore it shall be that he of whom I say to you, 'This one shall go with you,' he shall go with you; but everyone of whom I say to you, 'This one shall not go with you,' he shall not go."

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So he brought the people down to the water. And the LORD said to Gideon, "You shall separate everyone who laps the water with his tongue as a dog laps, as well as everyone who kneels to drink."

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Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was men; but all the rest of the people kneeled to drink water.

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The LORD said to Gideon, "I will deliver you with the men who lapped and will give the Midianites into your hands; so let all the other people go, each man to his home."

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So the men took the people's provisions and their trumpets into their hands. And Gideon sent all the other men of Israel, each to his tent, but retained the 300 men; and the camp of Midian was below him in the valley.

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Now the same night it came about that the LORD said to him, "Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hands.

Judges 7:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 7:6 say?
Judges 7:6 in the NASB reads: “Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was men; but all the rest of the people kneeled to drink water.”
Where is Judges 7:6 in the Bible?
Judges 7:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 7, verse 6.
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 7:6.
What translation should I read Judges 7:6 in?
Judges 7:6 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 7:6?
Judges 7:6 reads (NASB): “Now the number of those who lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, was men; but all the rest of the people kneeled to drink water.” 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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