Judges 8:23

And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.

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Other Translations for Judges 8:23

BSB
But Gideon replied, "I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you."
AKJV
And Gideon said to them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.
CPDV
And he said to them: "I will not rule over you. Neither shall my son rule over you. Instead, the Lord shall rule over you."
ERV
And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.
NHEB
Gideon said to them, "I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you."
SMT
And Gideon will say to them, I will not rule over you, and my son shall not rule over you: Jehovah shall rule over you.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Judges 8:23

AndGideonH1439Proper Name MasculinesaidH559VerbuntothemIwillnotruleH4910VerboveryouneithershallmysonH1121Noun MasculineruleH4910VerboveryoutheLORDH3068Proper NameshallruleH4910Verboveryou

Commentary for Judges 8:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Judges 8:23
Summary
Gideon refuses kingship, affirms only God rules
Place
Israel
Event
Rejects offer of kingship
Estimated Time Period
c. 1150 BC
Category
Teaching