Judges 6:20

"Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened cakes of an ephah of meal. He put the meat in a basket and he put the broth in a pot, and brought it out to him under the oak, and presented it."

Key Reflection

This passage describes Gideon's meticulous preparation of a sacrificial meal, symbolizing his willingness to offer himself and his resources to God, even when facing significant challenges. The inclusion of both meat (a burnt offering) and unleavened bread (a sin offering) highlights the complexity of Gideon’s faith, encompassing both the acknowledgment of sin and the dedication of his life to divine service.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Pour out the broth -Libations were a very ancient form of offering (compareGenesis 35:14). The drink offerings of wine under the Levitical law were poured upon the altarExodus 30:9. The pouring of the broth upon the rock was evidently of the nature of a libation. It might also, like the water poured by Elijah upon his sacrifice, make the miracle of the fire that consumed the sacrifice more apparent. (Compare1 Kings 18:33.)

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