Judges 6:32

Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar.

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Other Translations for Judges 6:32

BSB
So on that day Gideon was called Jerubbaal, that is to say, "Let Baal contend with him," because he had torn down Baal's altar.
AKJV
Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he has thrown down his altar.
CPDV
From that day, Gideon was called Jerubbaal, because Joash had said, "Let Baal avenge himself against him who has overturned his altar."
ERV
Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath broken down his altar.
NHEB
Therefore on that day he named him Jerubbaal, saying, "Let Baal contend against him, because he has broken down his altar."
SMT
And he will call to him in that day, Baal will be powerful, saying, Baal will be mighty against him because he threw down his altar.

Commentary for Judges 6:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 6:32
Summary
Gideon receives name meaning Baal's challenger
Place
City of Ophrah
Event
Gideon renamed Jerubbaal
Estimated Time Period
c. 1200 BC
Category
Narrative