Judges 7:2
And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
Context
This verse from Judges Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. God winnows Gideon's army from 32,000 to 10,000 by removing the fearful, then to 300 by keeping only those who lap water like dogs. Gideon overhears a Midianite soldier's dream and its interpretation as Israel's victory; he divides his 300 …
Other Translations
And Jehovah said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
And Jehovah saith unto Gideon, `Too many <FI>are<Fi> the people who <FI>are<Fi> with thee for My giving Midian into their hand, lest Israel beautify itself against Me, saying, My hand hath given salvation to me;
And the Lord said to Gideon, So great is the number of your people, that if I give the Midianites into their hands they will be uplifted in pride over me and will say, I myself have been my saviour.
Cross References
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