Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” New Living Translation The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the LORD is with you!” English Standard Version And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Berean Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” King James Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. New King James Version And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” New American Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.” NASB 1995 The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” NASB 1977 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” Legacy Standard Bible And the angel of Yahweh appeared to him and said to him, “Yahweh is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Amplified Bible And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O brave man.” Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said, “The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Angel of the LORD appeared to him and said: “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him, and said unto him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man of valor. Contemporary English Version The angel appeared and spoke to Gideon, "The LORD is helping you, and you are a strong warrior." English Revised Version And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Messenger of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, "The LORD is with you, brave man." Good News Translation The LORD's angel appeared to him there and said, "The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" International Standard Version The angel of the LORD appeared to him and told him, "The LORD is with you, you valiant warrior!" NET Bible The LORD's messenger appeared and said to him, "The LORD is with you, courageous warrior!" New Heart English Bible The angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior." Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” World English Bible Yahweh’s angel appeared to him, and said to him, “Yahweh is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of YHWH appears to him and says to him, “YHWH [is] with you, O mighty man of valor.” Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of Jehovah appeareth unto him, and saith unto him, 'Jehovah is with thee, O mighty one of valour.' Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will be seen to him, and he will say to him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty of strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said: The Lord is with thee, O most valiant of men. Catholic Public Domain Version the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and he said: “The Lord is with you, most valiant of men.” New American Bible and the messenger of the LORD appeared to him and said: The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior! New Revised Standard Version The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD appeared and said to him, The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH appeared to him and said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH is with you, mighty man of power!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him: 'The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, The Lord is with thee, thou mighty in strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Gideon11Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. 12And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” 13“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”… Cross References Joshua 1:9 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.” Isaiah 41:10 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. Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Deuteronomy 31:6 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.” 1 Samuel 10:7 When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. 2 Chronicles 20:17 You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Isaiah 43:5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. 1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor. the angel Judges 13:3 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. Luke 1:11,28 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense… the Lord Judges 2:18 And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. Exodus 3:12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. Joshua 1:5,9 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… Jump to Previous Angel Appeared Appeareth Eyes Messenger Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorJump to Next Angel Appeared Appeareth Eyes Messenger Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorJudges 6 1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8. A prophet rebukes them 11. An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance 17. Gideon's present is consumed with fire 24. Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom 28. Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal 33. Gideon's army 36. Gideon's signs And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself, rather than a mere angelic being. This is supported by the context in which the angel speaks with divine authority. Gideon, at this time, is threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from the Midianites, indicating the oppressive circumstances Israel faced. The appearance of the angel signifies divine intervention in a time of crisis, a recurring theme in the Book of Judges where God raises deliverers for Israel. and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA member of the tribe of Manasseh, Gideon is called by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. Despite his initial doubts and feelings of inadequacy, he becomes a mighty warrior under God's guidance. 2. Angel of the LORD A divine messenger who appears to Gideon, often understood in conservative Christian theology as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. 3. Midianites A nomadic people who oppressed Israel during the time of the Judges. Their raids left Israel impoverished and in need of deliverance. 4. Ophrah The location where Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites when the angel of the LORD appeared to him. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is actively involved in the deliverance of His people and calls Gideon to be His instrument of salvation. Teaching Points God Sees Potential Beyond Our CircumstancesDespite Gideon's fear and hiding, God calls him a "mighty warrior," seeing his potential rather than his current state. We should trust that God sees beyond our limitations. Divine Presence Empowers Us The assurance "The LORD is with you" is a reminder that God's presence is our greatest strength. We should seek His presence in our daily challenges. God Uses the Humble and Reluctant Gideon's initial reluctance and humility did not disqualify him from being used by God. We should be open to God's call, even when we feel inadequate. Faith Requires Action Gideon had to step out in faith to become the mighty warrior God declared him to be. Our faith should lead us to action, trusting in God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:12?2. How does "The LORD is with you" in Judges 6:12 encourage personal faith today? 3. What qualities made Gideon a "mighty warrior" despite his initial doubts? 4. How can we recognize God's presence in our lives like Gideon did? 5. What other biblical figures were called by God despite feeling inadequate? 6. How can we apply Gideon's story to overcome personal challenges with God's help? 7. How does Judges 6:12 reflect God's view of human potential and identity? 8. Why does the angel call Gideon a "mighty warrior" despite his initial fear? 9. What historical context surrounds the appearance of the angel in Judges 6:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6? 11. What is the summary of Gideon's story in the Bible? 12. When do angels manifest to humans? 13. Psalm 35:5–6 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the idea of an angel physically driving enemies away like chaff? 14. Why does the doctrine of the Trinity not appear explicitly in the Bible? What Does Judges 6:12 Mean And the angel of the LORD appeared- Scripture presents this same Divine Messenger throughout redemptive history (Genesis 16:7–13; Exodus 3:2–6; Judges 13:3–22). Each encounter shows that when “the Angel of the LORD” speaks, God Himself is speaking. - The appearance is literal, unexpected, and gracious—God intrudes on Israel’s oppression without being summoned, exactly as He later does in Christ (John 1:14). - Key takeaways: • Deliverance always starts with God’s initiative, not ours. • When God shows up, the impossible becomes possible. to Gideon - Gideon is threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from Midianite raiders (Judges 6:11). He feels insignificant—“my clan is the weakest… I am the least” (Judges 6:15). - God repeatedly chooses unlikely people (1 Samuel 9:21; Amos 7:14–15; 1 Corinthians 1:27–29). - Lessons: • Your circumstances or pedigree never limit God. • God’s call finds us where we are but never leaves us there. and said - The pattern of divine commission is consistent: appearance, word, mission (Exodus 3:4 – 10; Joshua 1:1 – 9; Isaiah 6:8 – 9). - God speaks with authority and clarity; Gideon cannot mistake either the Speaker or the assignment (Romans 10:17). - Practical implications: • The word of God is the engine of faith. • When God calls, He also instructs. “The LORD is with you, - This covenant promise echoes Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9. God’s presence guarantees victory, not absence of struggle (Psalm 46:1–3; Romans 8:31). - For believers today, the same assurance is sealed by Christ’s parting words: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). - What it means: • God’s nearness supplies courage before circumstances change. • Success in God’s eyes is measured by obedience in His presence. O mighty man of valor.” - God addresses Gideon by the identity He is about to create, not the fear Gideon currently feels (Romans 4:17; Ephesians 2:10). - Later events prove the title true: Gideon routs the Midianite host with only 300 men (Judges 7:19–22). - Personal application: • God’s word defines who we are and what we can become. • Faith grows when we accept God’s verdict over our own self-assessment (1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9). summary Judges 6:12 records a real encounter in which God personally intervenes to rescue Israel by commissioning an unlikely hero. The Angel of the LORD appears, speaks, and immediately reframes Gideon’s reality: God is present, and therefore Gideon is a “mighty man of valor.” The verse teaches that deliverance is God-initiated, that His presence conquers fear, and that He names us according to the future He has already prepared. (12) The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.--Three words in the Hebrew: Jehovah immek?, Gibbor. It was once a salutation and a blessing. (Comp. Joshua 1:5; Luke 1:28). The address seems to show that Gideon had already distinguished himself by bravery in war; it can hardly refer to the vigour with which he was wielding the flail. Only the second and third of the three epochs of his life are narrated; but we see from scattered glimpses that he and his brothers had possibly taken part already in some battle on Mount Tabor--possibly even (so scanty are all our details, and so little certain is the chronology) in the struggle against the Canaanites (Judges 8:18; Judges 4:6); that he was a man of kingly presence, and had a youthful son; that he had numerous slaves, and even an armour-bearer (Judges 7:10; Judges 8:20). . . . Verse 12. - Appeared. Angels were not always visible when present (see Numbers 22:31; 2 Samuel 24:17; 2 Kings 6:19, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the Angelמַלְּאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel appeared וַיֵּרָ֥א (way·yê·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see to [Gideon] אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “The LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is with you, עִמְּךָ֖ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with mighty הֶחָֽיִל׃ (he·ḥā·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength warrior.” גִּבּ֥וֹר (gib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Links Judges 6:12 NIVJudges 6:12 NLT Judges 6:12 ESV Judges 6:12 NASB Judges 6:12 KJV Judges 6:12 BibleApps.com Judges 6:12 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:12 Chinese Bible Judges 6:12 French Bible Judges 6:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:12 The angel of Yahweh appeared to him (Jd Judg. 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