Don’t go away until I come back and bring my offering to you.” He answered, “I will stay here until you return.”
Parallel translations
- WEB 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.”
- KJV Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.
- BSB Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.”
- NKJV Do not depart from here, I pray, until I come to You and bring out my offering and set it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you come back.”
- NASB Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.”
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Quick answer
Gideon asks the visitor to wait while he prepares an offering, and the Angel agrees to remain.
Overview
Gideon goes to fetch a 'present,' a term that can denote both hospitality and a sacrificial gift, hinting that he senses the divine nature of his guest. The Angel's willingness to wait shows God's gracious patience. The episode prepares for the sign by which God will confirm His presence and accept Gideon's worship.
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- Gen 18:5I will get a morsel of bread so you can refresh your heart. After that you may go your way, now that you have come to your servant.” They said, “Very well, do as you have said.”
- Gen 18:3and said, “My lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please don’t go away from your servant.
- Judg 13:15Manoah said to Yahweh’s angel, “Please stay with us, that we may make a young goat ready for you.”
- Gen 19:3He urged them greatly, and they came in with him, and entered into his house. He made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
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