Judges 6:19

"Please don’t go away until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you.” He said, “I will wait until you come back.”"

Key Reflection

This interaction highlights the dramatic transformation of Gideon, as he transitions from a hesitant and fearful servant to someone willing to receive divine intervention. Gideon’s willingness to wait for further instructions underscores his growing faith and readiness to be used by God in significant ways.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Unleavened cakes -As being much more quickly baked (compareGenesis 19:3) (and as connected with the meat offering). An ephah, containing 3 measures, was the quantity of flour commonly used at one bakingGenesis 18:6;Exodus 16:16. Presented it -A word especially, though not exclusively, proper for offerings to God. SeeAmos 5:25, where the same word is rendered offered.

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