The angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened cakes, and lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” He did so.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the angel of God said unto him, Take the flesh and the unleavened cakes, and lay them upon this rock, and pour out the broth. And he did so.
- BSB And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread, lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And Gideon did so.
- NKJV The Angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread and lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And he did so.
- NASB And the angel of God said to him, “Take the meat and the unleavened bread and lay them on this rock, and pour out the broth.” And he did so.
- NLT The angel of God said to him, “Place the meat and the unleavened bread on this rock, and pour the broth over it.” And Gideon did as he was told.
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Quick answer
The Angel instructs Gideon to place the meat and bread on a rock and pour out the broth, and Gideon obeys.
Overview
The instructions transform Gideon's meal into a sacrifice, with the rock serving as an altar. Gideon's prompt obedience prepares for the miraculous sign. The arrangement foreshadows the fire that will consume the offering, marking God's acceptance and presence.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Judg 13:19So Manoah took the young goat with the meal offering, and offered it on the rock to Yahweh. Then the angel did an amazing thing as Manoah and his wife watched.
- 1 Kgs 18:33–34He put the wood in order, and cut the bull in pieces, and laid it on the wood. He said, “Fill four jars with water, and pour it on the burnt offering, and on the wood.”
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