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Judges 6:27 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Judges 6:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Judges chapter 6 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Gideon took ten men of his servants, and did as the LORD had said unto him: and so it was, because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city, that he could not do it by day, that he did it by night.”
Judges 6:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Judges 6:27
Gideon obeys but does so at night out of fear: 'because he feared his father's household, and the men of the city.' This qualified obedience reveals Gideon's ongoing weakness—faith sufficient to obey but not yet bold enough to do so publicly. Taking ten servants suggests both the work's magnitude and Gideon's need for support/protection. The narrative balances commending obedience with exposing weakness, showing God works through flawed people. Peter's denial and later boldness (John 18:17, Acts 2:14) parallels Gideon's fearful-yet-obedient faith. God graciously accepts imperfect obedience whi...
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Cross-References for Judges 6:27
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“so we speak; not as pleasing men”
“Whatever he says to you, do it.”
“Israel”
“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.,,,,,,,,”
“if you do whatever I command you.”
“and said to him”
“that I might preach him among the Gentiles”
“A good man sheweth favour”