Judges 6:23
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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
And 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.

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Judges 6
1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian
8. 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
The Hebrew word for "peace" is "shalom," which encompasses more than just the absence of conflict. It signifies completeness, welfare, and harmony. In the context of Gideon's fear after encountering the angel of the LORD, this assurance of peace is profound. It reflects God's desire to restore and reconcile, offering Gideon not just safety, but a holistic sense of well-being. This peace is a recurring theme in Scripture, pointing to the ultimate peace found in Christ, the Prince of Peace.

Do not be afraid
Fear is a natural human response to the divine, especially when confronted with the holiness and power of God. The Hebrew phrase here, "al-tira," is a common biblical exhortation, often accompanying divine revelations or commands. It serves to calm and encourage those called by God, reminding them of His presence and protection. This command not to fear is a testament to God's understanding of human frailty and His provision of strength and courage to those He calls.

for you will not die
In ancient Near Eastern culture, it was believed that seeing God or His angel could result in death due to the overwhelming holiness and glory of the divine presence. Gideon's fear of death upon realizing he had seen the angel of the LORD is thus culturally and theologically significant. God's assurance that Gideon will not die is a direct counter to this fear, highlighting God's grace and the protective nature of His calling. This promise of life is a precursor to the abundant life offered through faith in God, ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ.

(23) The Lord said unto him.--How this intimation was given we are not told. The LXX. do not here change "the Lord" into "the angel of the Lord."

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 LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (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


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