Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the LORD said to him, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die.” New Living Translation “It is all right,” the LORD replied. “Do not be afraid. You will not die.” English Standard Version But the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” Berean Standard Bible But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” King James Bible And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. New King James Version Then the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.” New American Standard Bible But the LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not be afraid; you shall not die.” NASB 1995 The LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die.” NASB 1977 And the LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not fear; you shall not die.” Legacy Standard Bible And Yahweh said to him, “Peace to you. Do not fear; you shall not die.” Amplified Bible The LORD said to him, “Peace to you, do not be afraid; you shall not die.” Christian Standard Bible But the LORD said to him, “Peace to you. Don’t be afraid, for you will not die.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But the LORD said to him, “Peace to you. Don’t be afraid, for you will not die.” American Standard Version And Jehovah said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. Contemporary English Version "Calm down!" the LORD told Gideon. "There's nothing to be afraid of. You're not going to die." English Revised Version And the LORD said unto him, Peace be unto thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD said to him, "Calm down! Don't be afraid. You will not die." Good News Translation But the LORD told him, "Peace. Don't be afraid. You will not die." International Standard Version "Calm down! Don't be afraid." the LORD replied. "You're not going to die!" Majority Standard Bible But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” NET Bible The LORD said to him, "You are safe! Do not be afraid! You are not going to die!" New Heart English Bible The LORD said to him, "Peace be to you. Do not be afraid. You shall not die." Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD said to him, Peace be to thee; fear not: thou shalt not die. World English Bible Yahweh said to him, “Peace be to you! Don’t be afraid. You shall not die.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to him, “Peace to you; do not fear; you do not die.” Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith to him, 'Peace to thee; fear not; thou dost not die.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to him, Peace to thee; thou shalt not fear; thou shalt not die. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to him: Peace be with thee: fear not, thou shalt not die. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said to him: “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid; you shall not die.” New American Bible The LORD answered him: You are safe. Do not fear. You shall not die. New Revised Standard Version But the LORD said to him, “Peace be to you; do not fear, you shall not die.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD said to him, Peace be unto you; fear not; you shall not die. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to him: “Peace to you. You shall not be afraid. You are not dying.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD said unto him: 'Peace be unto thee; fear not; thou shalt not die.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to him, Peace be to thee, fear not, thou shalt not die. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Gideon…22When Gideon realized that it was the angel of the LORD, he said, “Oh no, Lord GOD! I have seen the angel of the LORD face to face!” 23But the LORD said to him, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid, for you will not die.” 24So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.… Cross References 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. 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.” John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Matthew 28:10 “Do not be afraid,” said Jesus. “Go and tell My brothers to go to Galilee. There they will see Me.” Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! 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.” 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Isaiah 35:4 Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Luke 12:32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Zephaniah 3:16-17 On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp. / The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” Treasury of Scripture And the LORD said to him, Peace be to you; fear not: you shall not die. peace be Genesis 32:30 And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Genesis 43:23 And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. Psalm 85:8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. Jump to Previous Afraid Danger Death Die PeaceJump to Next Afraid Danger Death Die PeaceJudges 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 But the LORD said to him This phrase introduces the divine communication from God to Gideon. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the context of Judges, God often speaks directly to His chosen leaders, providing guidance and reassurance. This divine interaction underscores the personal relationship God maintains with His people, even in times of national distress and personal doubt. Peace be with you Do not be afraid for you will not die Peace be unto thee; fear not.--Comp. Daniel 10:7-9; Daniel 10:19; Ezekiel 1:28 to Ezekiel 2:1; Mark 16:8; Luke 1:13; Luke 2:10; Revelation 1:17, &c. . . . Verse 23. - Peace, etc. Cf. Daniel 10:19, and John 20:21, 26; Luke 24:36-39. Hence the name of the altar, Jehovah-shalom - "The Lord is peace," is at peace with me.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But the LORDיְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to him, ל֧וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew “Peace [be] שָׁל֥וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace with you. לְךָ֖ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not be afraid, תִּירָ֑א (tî·rā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten for you will not לֹ֖א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no die.” תָּמֽוּת׃ (tā·mūṯ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links Judges 6:23 NIVJudges 6:23 NLT Judges 6:23 ESV Judges 6:23 NASB Judges 6:23 KJV Judges 6:23 BibleApps.com Judges 6:23 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:23 Chinese Bible Judges 6:23 French Bible Judges 6:23 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:23 Yahweh said to him Peace be (Jd Judg. 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