Judges 6:18

"He said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who talk with me."

Key Reflection

Gideon's request for a sign underscores his recognition of the divine presence but also his hesitancy to fully believe without evidence. This moment highlights both faith and doubt, as Gideon seeks verification before acknowledging the miraculous encounter with God.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

My present -My Minchah: the word used regularly, though not exclusively, for the meat and drink offering (Leviticus 2:1note). Its double sense of an offering to God, and of a gift to man, suits the doubt in Gideon’s mind as to who his visitor might be.

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