Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” New Living Translation The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the LORD is with you!” English Standard Version And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Berean Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH appeared to him and said to him, “YHWH is with you, O mighty man of valor.” King James Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. New King James Version And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” New American Standard Bible And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.” NASB 1995 The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” NASB 1977 And the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O valiant warrior.” Legacy Standard Bible And the angel of Yahweh appeared to him and said to him, “Yahweh is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Amplified Bible And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, O brave man.” Berean Annotated Bible And the angel of the LORD {YHWH} appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor. Christian Standard Bible Then the angel of the LORD appeared to him and said, “The LORD is with you, valiant warrior.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Angel of the LORD appeared to him and said: “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” American Standard Version And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him, and said unto him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man of valor. Contemporary English Version The angel appeared and spoke to Gideon, "The LORD is helping you, and you are a strong warrior." English Revised Version And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Messenger of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, "The LORD is with you, brave man." Good News Translation The LORD's angel appeared to him there and said, "The LORD is with you, brave and mighty man!" International Standard Version The angel of the LORD appeared to him and told him, "The LORD is with you, you valiant warrior!" NET Bible The LORD's messenger appeared and said to him, "The LORD is with you, courageous warrior!" New Heart English Bible The angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, "The LORD is with you, mighty warrior." Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” World English Bible Yahweh’s angel appeared to him, and said to him, “Yahweh is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of YHWH appears to him and says to him, “YHWH [is] with you, O mighty man of valor.” Berean Literal Bible And the angel of YHWH appeared to him and said to him, “YHWH is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of Jehovah appeareth unto him, and saith unto him, 'Jehovah is with thee, O mighty one of valour.' Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of Jehovah will be seen to him, and he will say to him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty of strength. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe angel of the Lord appeared to him, and said: The Lord is with thee, O most valiant of men. Catholic Public Domain Version the Angel of the Lord appeared to him, and he said: “The Lord is with you, most valiant of men.” New American Bible and the messenger of the LORD appeared to him and said: The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior! New Revised Standard Version The angel of the LORD appeared to him and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty warrior.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of the LORD appeared and said to him, The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And The Angel of LORD JEHOVAH appeared to him and said to him: “LORD JEHOVAH is with you, mighty man of power!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him: 'The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, The Lord is with thee, thou mighty in strength. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Gideon11Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. 12And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” 13“Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.”… Cross References And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon Genesis 16:7-13 Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. / “Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied. / So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” … Exodus 3:2-6 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. / So Moses thought, “I must go over and see this marvelous sight. Why is the bush not burning up?” / When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. … Judges 13:3-5 The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. / Now please be careful not to drink wine or strong drink, and not to eat anything unclean. / For behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. And no razor shall touch his head, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he will begin the deliverance of Israel from the hand of the Philistines.” and said, Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. 1 Kings 19:7 A second time the angel of the LORD returned and touched him, saying, “Get up and eat, or the journey will be too much for you.” Genesis 21:17 Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. “The LORD is with you, 2 Chronicles 15:2 So he went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you. Joshua 1:5 No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Genesis 26:24 and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.” O mighty man of valor.” 1 Kings 11:28 Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph. 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man in his master’s sight and highly regarded, for through him the LORD had given victory to Aram. And he was a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper. 1 Chronicles 12:8 Some Gadites defected to David at his stronghold in the wilderness. They were mighty men of valor, trained for battle, experts with the shield and spear, whose faces were like the faces of lions and who were as swift as gazelles on the mountains: Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” Treasury of Scripture And the angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor. the angel Judges 13:3 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto the woman, and said unto her, Behold now, thou art barren, and bearest not: but thou shalt conceive, and bear a son. Luke 1:11,28 And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense… the Lord Judges 2:18 And when the LORD raised them up judges, then the LORD was with the judge, and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge: for it repented the LORD because of their groanings by reason of them that oppressed them and vexed them. Exodus 3:12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain. Joshua 1:5,9 There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee… Jump to Previous Angel Appeared Appeareth Eyes Messenger Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorJump to Next Angel Appeared Appeareth Eyes Messenger Mighty Valiant Valor Valour War WarriorJudges 6 1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8. A prophet rebukes them 11. An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance 17. Gideon's present is consumed with fire 24. Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom 28. Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal 33. Gideon's army 36. Gideon's signs And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon The "angel of the LORD" is often understood as a theophany, a manifestation of God Himself, rather than a mere angelic being. This is supported by the context in which the angel speaks with divine authority. Gideon, at this time, is threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from the Midianites, indicating the oppressive circumstances Israel faced. The appearance of the angel signifies divine intervention in a time of crisis, a recurring theme in the Book of Judges where God raises deliverers for Israel. and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA member of the tribe of Manasseh, Gideon is called by God to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. Despite his initial doubts and feelings of inadequacy, he becomes a mighty warrior under God's guidance. 2. Angel of the LORD A divine messenger who appears to Gideon, often understood in conservative Christian theology as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. 3. Midianites A nomadic people who oppressed Israel during the time of the Judges. Their raids left Israel impoverished and in need of deliverance. 4. Ophrah The location where Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites when the angel of the LORD appeared to him. 5. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is actively involved in the deliverance of His people and calls Gideon to be His instrument of salvation. Teaching Points God Sees Potential Beyond Our CircumstancesDespite Gideon's fear and hiding, God calls him a "mighty warrior," seeing his potential rather than his current state. We should trust that God sees beyond our limitations. Divine Presence Empowers Us The assurance "The LORD is with you" is a reminder that God's presence is our greatest strength. We should seek His presence in our daily challenges. God Uses the Humble and Reluctant Gideon's initial reluctance and humility did not disqualify him from being used by God. We should be open to God's call, even when we feel inadequate. Faith Requires Action Gideon had to step out in faith to become the mighty warrior God declared him to be. Our faith should lead us to action, trusting in God's promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:12?2. How does "The LORD is with you" in Judges 6:12 encourage personal faith today? 3. What qualities made Gideon a "mighty warrior" despite his initial doubts? 4. How can we recognize God's presence in our lives like Gideon did? 5. What other biblical figures were called by God despite feeling inadequate? 6. How can we apply Gideon's story to overcome personal challenges with God's help? 7. How does Judges 6:12 reflect God's view of human potential and identity? 8. Why does the angel call Gideon a "mighty warrior" despite his initial fear? 9. What historical context surrounds the appearance of the angel in Judges 6:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6? 11. What is the summary of Gideon's story in the Bible? 12. When do angels manifest to humans? 13. Psalm 35:5–6 – Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the idea of an angel physically driving enemies away like chaff? 14. Why does the doctrine of the Trinity not appear explicitly in the Bible? What Does Judges 6:12 Mean And the angel of the LORD appeared- Scripture presents this same Divine Messenger throughout redemptive history (Genesis 16:7–13; Exodus 3:2–6; Judges 13:3–22). Each encounter shows that when “the Angel of the LORD” speaks, God Himself is speaking. - The appearance is literal, unexpected, and gracious—God intrudes on Israel’s oppression without being summoned, exactly as He later does in Christ (John 1:14). - Key takeaways: • Deliverance always starts with God’s initiative, not ours. • When God shows up, the impossible becomes possible. to Gideon - Gideon is threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from Midianite raiders (Judges 6:11). He feels insignificant—“my clan is the weakest… I am the least” (Judges 6:15). - God repeatedly chooses unlikely people (1 Samuel 9:21; Amos 7:14–15; 1 Corinthians 1:27–29). - Lessons: • Your circumstances or pedigree never limit God. • God’s call finds us where we are but never leaves us there. and said - The pattern of divine commission is consistent: appearance, word, mission (Exodus 3:4 – 10; Joshua 1:1 – 9; Isaiah 6:8 – 9). - God speaks with authority and clarity; Gideon cannot mistake either the Speaker or the assignment (Romans 10:17). - Practical implications: • The word of God is the engine of faith. • When God calls, He also instructs. “The LORD is with you, - This covenant promise echoes Deuteronomy 31:6 and Joshua 1:9. God’s presence guarantees victory, not absence of struggle (Psalm 46:1–3; Romans 8:31). - For believers today, the same assurance is sealed by Christ’s parting words: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28:20). - What it means: • God’s nearness supplies courage before circumstances change. • Success in God’s eyes is measured by obedience in His presence. O mighty man of valor.” - God addresses Gideon by the identity He is about to create, not the fear Gideon currently feels (Romans 4:17; Ephesians 2:10). - Later events prove the title true: Gideon routs the Midianite host with only 300 men (Judges 7:19–22). - Personal application: • God’s word defines who we are and what we can become. • Faith grows when we accept God’s verdict over our own self-assessment (1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9). summary Judges 6:12 records a real encounter in which God personally intervenes to rescue Israel by commissioning an unlikely hero. The Angel of the LORD appears, speaks, and immediately reframes Gideon’s reality: God is present, and therefore Gideon is a “mighty man of valor.” The verse teaches that deliverance is God-initiated, that His presence conquers fear, and that He names us according to the future He has already prepared. (12) The Lord is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.--Three words in the Hebrew: Jehovah immek?, Gibbor. It was once a salutation and a blessing. (Comp. Joshua 1:5; Luke 1:28). The address seems to show that Gideon had already distinguished himself by bravery in war; it can hardly refer to the vigour with which he was wielding the flail. Only the second and third of the three epochs of his life are narrated; but we see from scattered glimpses that he and his brothers had possibly taken part already in some battle on Mount Tabor--possibly even (so scanty are all our details, and so little certain is the chronology) in the struggle against the Canaanites (Judges 8:18; Judges 4:6); that he was a man of kingly presence, and had a youthful son; that he had numerous slaves, and even an armour-bearer (Judges 7:10; Judges 8:20). . . . Verse 12. - Appeared. Angels were not always visible when present (see Numbers 22:31; 2 Samuel 24:17; 2 Kings 6:19, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the Angelמַלְּאַ֣ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel appeared וַיֵּרָ֥א (way·yê·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see to [Gideon] אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and said, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “The LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is with you, עִמְּךָ֖ (‘im·mə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with mighty הֶחָֽיִל׃ (he·ḥā·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength warrior.” גִּבּ֥וֹר (gib·bō·wr) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant Links Judges 6:12 NIVJudges 6:12 NLT Judges 6:12 ESV Judges 6:12 NASB Judges 6:12 KJV Judges 6:12 BibleApps.com Judges 6:12 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:12 Chinese Bible Judges 6:12 French Bible Judges 6:12 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:12 The angel of Yahweh appeared to him (Jd Judg. 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