Judges 6:7
New International Version
When the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

New Living Translation
When they cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

English Standard Version
When the people of Israel cried out to the LORD on account of the Midianites,

Berean Standard Bible
Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of the Midianites,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried out to the LORD because of the Midianites,

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about, when the sons of Israel cried out to the LORD on account of Midian,

NASB 1995
Now it came about when the sons of Israel cried to the LORD on account of Midian,

NASB 1977
Now it came about when the sons of Israel cried to the LORD on account of Midian,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened when the sons of Israel cried out to Yahweh on account of Midian,

Amplified Bible
Now it came about when they cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

Christian Standard Bible
When the Israelites cried out to him because of Midian,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When the Israelites cried out to Him because of Midian,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah because of Midian,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of Midian,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help because of what the Midianites had done to them,

Good News Translation
Then the people of Israel cried out to the LORD for help against the Midianites,

International Standard Version
When the Israelis cried out to him about Midian,

Majority Standard Bible
Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

NET Bible
When the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help because of Midian,

New Heart English Bible
It happened, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of Midian,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites,

World English Bible
When the children of Israel cried to Yahweh because of Midian,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, when the sons of Israel have cried to YHWH concerning Midian,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass when the sons of Israel have cried unto Jehovah, concerning Midian,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be when the sons of Israel cried to Jehovah on account of Midian,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he cried to the Lord desiring help against the Madianites.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he cried out to the Lord, requesting assistance against the Midianites.

New American Bible
When Israel cried out to the LORD because of Midian,

New Revised Standard Version
When the Israelites cried to the LORD on account of the Midianites,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the children of Israel cried to the LORD because of the Midianites,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the children of Israel cried out to LORD JEHOVAH because of the matter of Midian
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD because of Midian,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the children of Israel cried to the Lord because of Madiam.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Midian Oppresses Israel
6Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD. 7Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian, 8He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.…

Cross References
Exodus 3:7-10
The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And now the cry of the Israelites has reached Me, and I have seen how severely the Egyptians are oppressing them. ...

1 Samuel 12:10-11
Then they cried out to the LORD and said, ‘We have sinned, for we have forsaken the LORD and served the Baals and Ashtoreths. Now deliver us from the hands of our enemies, that we may serve You.’ / So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

Nehemiah 9:27-28
So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion.

Psalm 106:44-45
Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. / And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion.

Isaiah 63:8-9
For He said, “They are surely My people, sons who will not be disloyal.” So He became their Savior. / In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

2 Kings 13:4-5
Then Jehoahaz sought the favor of the LORD, and the LORD listened to him because He saw the oppression that the king of Aram had inflicted on Israel. / So the LORD gave Israel a deliverer, and they escaped the power of the Arameans. Then the people of Israel lived in their own homes as they had before.

2 Chronicles 15:4
But in their distress they turned to the LORD, the God of Israel, and sought Him, and He was found by them.

Jeremiah 33:3
Call to Me, and I will answer and show you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

Hosea 5:15
Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”

Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Luke 18:7-8
Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.


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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














Now when the Israelites cried out
The phrase "cried out" in Hebrew is "זָעַק" (za'aq), which conveys a deep, desperate plea for help. This is not a mere request but a heartfelt cry from a people in distress. Historically, the Israelites often found themselves in cycles of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. This cry signifies a turning point, where the Israelites acknowledge their helplessness and seek divine intervention. It reflects the human condition of reaching out to God in times of dire need, recognizing that only He can provide true deliverance.

to the LORD
The term "LORD" here is "יהוה" (YHWH), the sacred name of God, often rendered as Yahweh. This name emphasizes God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with Israel. By crying out to Yahweh, the Israelites are appealing to the God of their ancestors, the One who delivered them from Egypt and established them as His chosen people. This invocation of the LORD's name is a reminder of His faithfulness and the covenant promises He made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It underscores the importance of returning to God in repentance and faith, trusting in His unchanging character.

because of Midian
The Midianites were a nomadic people who oppressed Israel during this period. Historically, they were descendants of Abraham through Keturah, and their relationship with Israel was complex, involving both conflict and cooperation at different times. In this context, Midian represents the consequences of Israel's disobedience to God. The oppression by Midian is a direct result of Israel's idolatry and turning away from the LORD. This serves as a powerful reminder of the spiritual principle that turning away from God leads to bondage, while turning back to Him brings freedom and restoration. The mention of Midian highlights the need for Israel to rely on God's strength rather than their own, as He alone can deliver them from their enemies.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now
וַיְהִ֕י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

when
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the Israelites
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

cried out
זָעֲק֥וּ (zā·‘ă·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

because of
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Midian,
מִדְיָֽן׃ (miḏ·yān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4080: Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled


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