Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me. New Living Translation Gideon replied, “If you are truly going to help me, show me a sign to prove that it is really the LORD speaking to me. English Standard Version And he said to him, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Berean Standard Bible Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. Berean Literal Bible And he said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your eyes, show me a sign that You are speaking with me. King James Bible And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. New King James Version Then he said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your sight, then show me a sign that it is You who talk with me. New American Standard Bible So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your sight, then perform for me a sign that it is You speaking with me. NASB 1995 So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your sight, then show me a sign that it is You who speak with me. NASB 1977 So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Thy sight, then show me a sign that it is Thou who speakest with me. Legacy Standard Bible So Gideon said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your eyes, then do a sign for me that it is You who speak with me. Amplified Bible Gideon replied to Him, “If I have found any favor in Your sight, then show me a sign that it is You who speaks with me. Berean Annotated Bible Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. Christian Standard Bible Then he said to him, “If I have found favor with you, give me a sign that you are speaking with me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he said to Him, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that You are speaking with me. American Standard Version And he said unto him, If now I have found favor in thy sight, then show me a sign that it is thou that talkest with me. Contemporary English Version Gideon said, "It's hard to believe that I'm actually talking to the LORD. Please do something so I'll know that you really are the LORD. English Revised Version And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that it is thou that talkest with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Gideon said to him, "If you find me acceptable, give me a sign that it is really you speaking to me. Good News Translation Gideon replied, "If you are pleased with me, give me some proof that you are really the LORD. International Standard Version So Gideon asked him, "Please, if I have received favor from you, then do a miracle for me that shows that you're making this promise to me. NET Bible Gideon said to him, "If you really are pleased with me, then give me a sign as proof that it is really you speaking with me. New Heart English Bible He said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who talk with me. Webster's Bible Translation And he said to him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then show me a sign that thou talkest with me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. World English Bible He said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, then show me a sign that it is you who talk with me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to Him, “Now if I have found grace in Your eyes, then You have done a sign for me that You are speaking with me. Berean Literal Bible And he said to Him, “If now I have found favor in Your eyes, show me a sign that You are speaking with me. Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto Him, 'If, I pray Thee, I have found grace in Thine eyes, then Thou hast done for me a sign that Thou art speaking with me. Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to him, If now I found grace in thine eyes, and do to me a sign that thou speakest with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: If I have found grace before thee, give me a sign that it is thou that speakest to me, Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: “If I have found grace before you, give me a sign that it is you who is speaking to me. New American Bible He answered him, “If you look on me with favor, give me a sign that you are the one speaking with me. New Revised Standard Version Then he said to him, “If now I have found favor with you, then show me a sign that it is you who speak with me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to him, If now I have found mercy in thy sight, then show me a sign that I may know that thou speakest with me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him, “If I have found mercy in your eyes perform for me a sign and I shall know that you are speaking with me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto him: 'If now I have found favour in thy sight, then show me a sign that it is thou that talkest with me. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Gedeon said to him, If now I have found mercy in thine eyes, and thou wilt do this day for me all that thou hast spoken of with me, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Gideon…16“Surely I will be with you,” the LORD replied, “and you will strike down all the Midianites as one man.” 17Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. 18Please 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.”… Cross References Gideon answered, Genesis 18:27 Then Abraham answered, “Now that I have ventured to speak to the Lord—though I am but dust and ashes— Exodus 4:1 Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” “If I have found favor in Your sight, Exodus 33:13 Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.” Exodus 34:9 “O Lord,” he said, “if I have indeed found favor in Your sight, my Lord, please go with us. Although this is a stiff-necked people, forgive our iniquity and sin, and take us as Your inheritance.” Genesis 18:3 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. give me a sign 2 Kings 20:8 Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, “What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the house of the LORD on the third day?” Isaiah 7:11 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” Luke 1:18 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” that it is You speaking with me.” Numbers 12:8 I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?” Exodus 33:11 Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 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.” Genesis 15:8 But Abram replied, “Lord GOD, how can I know that I will possess it?” John 6:30 So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do? Matthew 12:38-39 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 1 Samuel 14:9-10 If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them. / But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” Treasury of Scripture And he said to him, If now I have found grace in your sight, then show me a sign that you talk with me. if now Exodus 33:13,16 Now therefore, I pray thee, if I have found grace in thy sight, shew me now thy way, that I may know thee, that I may find grace in thy sight: and consider that this nation is thy people… shew Judges 6:36-40 And Gideon said unto God, If thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said, … Genesis 15:8-17 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it? … Exodus 4:1-9 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee… Jump to Previous Eyes Really Show Sight Sign Speak Speakest Speaking Talk Talkest TalkingJump to Next Eyes Really Show Sight Sign Speak Speakest Speaking Talk Talkest TalkingJudges 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 Gideon answered Gideon, a member of the tribe of Manasseh, is responding to the Angel of the Lord. This encounter occurs during a time when Israel is oppressed by the Midianites. Gideon's response is significant as it shows his initial hesitation and need for reassurance, a common human reaction when faced with divine encounters. If I have found favor in Your sight give me a sign that it is You speaking with me Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, called by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. He is known for his initial hesitance and need for reassurance from God. 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. Ophrah The location where the Angel of the LORD appears to Gideon, marking the beginning of Gideon's mission to save Israel. 4. Midianites The oppressors of Israel during this period, whose dominance over Israel sets the stage for Gideon's calling. 5. Altar of Baal Represents the idolatry that Israel had fallen into, which Gideon is later instructed to tear down as part of his mission. Teaching Points Seeking Confirmation from GodGideon's request for a sign reflects a human desire for assurance. It is not wrong to seek confirmation from God, but it should lead to increased faith and obedience. God's Patience with Our Doubts God does not rebuke Gideon for his request but graciously provides the sign. This demonstrates God's patience and understanding of human frailty. Faith in Action Gideon's account encourages believers to move from doubt to action. Once God confirms His will, we are called to step out in faith. The Importance of Discernment In seeking signs, believers must exercise discernment to ensure that they are truly hearing from God and not being led by personal desires or external influences. God's Use of the Humble Gideon was from the weakest clan, yet God chose him. This teaches that God often uses those who seem least likely to accomplish His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:17?2. How does Gideon's request for a sign reflect his faith in God? 3. What does Gideon's request in Judges 6:17 teach about seeking God's confirmation? 4. How can we apply Gideon's approach to seeking God's will in our lives? 5. Compare Gideon's request with other biblical figures seeking signs from God. 6. How does Judges 6:17 encourage us to trust God's promises in uncertain times? 7. How does Gideon's request for a sign in Judges 6:17 reflect human doubt in divine promises? 8. Why does Gideon need a sign if he already encountered an angel in Judges 6:17? 9. What does Judges 6:17 reveal about the nature of faith and evidence in belief? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6? 11. Is it okay to doubt God? 12. Who was Gideon, also known as Jerubbaal, in the Bible? 13. Why did the bush burn without being consumed? 14. Judges 6:36-40: How can the miracle of the fleece being wet while the ground stayed dry (and vice versa) be explained or verified? What Does Judges 6:17 Mean Gideon answeredGideon’s reply shows immediate engagement with the heavenly Visitor introduced in Judges 6:11–16. He is processing a divine call that feels far bigger than himself. Earlier he had politely questioned the Angel of the LORD about Israel’s suffering (Judges 6:13), yet the Lord did not rebuke him—evidence that honest dialogue with God is welcomed. Like Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:11), Gideon now answers with cautious openness, revealing a heart ready to listen yet still wrestling with doubts. If I have found favor in Your sight Gideon appeals to grace before he asks for confirmation. “Favor” echoes the language of Noah (Genesis 6:8) and Moses (Exodus 33:12–17), reminding us that any calling we receive is grounded in divine kindness, not personal merit (Ephesians 2:8–9). Gideon senses that God’s favor is what will carry him through the impossible task of liberating Israel from Midian. His words acknowledge dependency, much like Mary’s humble “May it be to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). Give me a sign Rather than stubborn unbelief, Gideon seeks assurance that he is truly hearing God. Scripture consistently shows the Lord granting signs to strengthen faith: the rainbow for Noah (Genesis 9:13), the staff-turned-serpent for Moses (Exodus 4:1–5), and the fire on Mount Carmel for Elijah (1 Kings 18:36–39). Gideon will later ask for the fleece signs (Judges 6:36–40), but this first request establishes the pattern—God patiently meets His servants where they are, building confidence step by step (Psalm 103:13–14). That it is You speaking with me The heart of Gideon’s plea is certainty that the message originates from the LORD. Discerning God’s voice matters, because obedience hangs on that assurance (John 10:27). Gideon is not seeking entertainment but validation that his commanding officer is indeed the Almighty (1 John 4:1). The Lord answers by waiting while Gideon prepares an offering and then consuming it with fire (Judges 6:19–21), a clear sign reminiscent of God’s acceptance of Elijah’s sacrifice and of Samson’s parents’ offering (Judges 13:19–20). Once convinced, Gideon builds an altar and names it “The LORD Is Peace” (Judges 6:24), marking a turning point from fear to faith. summary Judges 6:17 captures Gideon’s transition from uncertainty to budding trust. He respectfully engages God, appeals to grace, requests a confirming sign, and seeks assurance that the command truly comes from the LORD. In response, God meets him with patient affirmation, illustrating that He delights in strengthening sincere, though hesitant, faith. (17) I have found grace in thy sight.--A phrase found both in the Old and New Testament. (See Genesis 6:8; Esther 5:8.)Shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.--Give me some clear proof that this is no mere vision, and that thy message is really from God, and portends me favour. (See Psalm 86:17; Isaiah 7:11.) Depart not hence.--Comp. 1Kings 13:15. . . . Verse 17. - A sign that thou talkest with me - that it is indeed thou thyself that speakest to me, even God, and that there is no illusion.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Gideon answered,וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I have found מָצָ֥אתִי (mā·ṣā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present favor חֵ֖ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective in Your sight, בְּעֵינֶ֑יךָ (bə·‘ê·ne·ḵā) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain give וְעָשִׂ֤יתָ (wə·‘ā·śî·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make me a sign א֔וֹת (’ō·wṯ) Noun - common singular Strong's 226: A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence that [it is] You שָׁאַתָּ֖ה (šā·’at·tāh) Pronoun - relative | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you speaking מְדַבֵּ֥ר (mə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue with me. עִמִּֽי׃ (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with Links Judges 6:17 NIVJudges 6:17 NLT Judges 6:17 ESV Judges 6:17 NASB Judges 6:17 KJV Judges 6:17 BibleApps.com Judges 6:17 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:17 Chinese Bible Judges 6:17 French Bible Judges 6:17 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:17 He said to him If now (Jd Judg. 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