Judges 6:18
New International Version
Please do not go away until I come back and bring my offering and set it before you.” And the LORD said, “I will wait until you return.”

New Living Translation
Don’t go away until I come back and bring my offering to you.” He answered, “I will stay here until you return.”

English Standard Version
Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.”

Berean Standard Bible
Please 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.”

King James Bible
Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.

New King James Version
Do not depart from here, I pray, until I come to You and bring out my offering and set it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you come back.”

New American Standard Bible
Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.”

NASB 1995
“Please do not depart from here, until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.”

NASB 1977
“Please do not depart from here, until I come back to Thee, and bring out my offering and lay it before Thee.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and I bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.”

Amplified Bible
Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring my offering and place it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you return.”

Christian Standard Bible
Please do not leave this place until I return to you. Let me bring my gift and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Please do not leave this place until I return to You. Let me bring my gift and set it before You.” And He said, “I will stay until you return.”

American Standard Version
Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.

Contemporary English Version
And wait here until I bring you an offering." "All right, I'll wait," the LORD answered.

English Revised Version
Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't leave until I come back. I want to bring my gift and set it in front of you." "I will stay until you come back," he said.

Good News Translation
Please do not leave until I bring you an offering of food." He said, "I will stay until you come back."

International Standard Version
And please don't leave here until I've come back to you, brought my offering, and set it down in front of you." The LORD replied, "I'll stay until you return."

Majority Standard Bible
Please 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.”

NET Bible
Do not leave this place until I come back with a gift and present it to you." The LORD said, "I will stay here until you come back."

New Heart English Bible
Please do not go away, until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you." He said, "I will wait until you come back."

Webster's Bible Translation
Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come to thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou comest again.

World English Bible
Please don’t go away until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you.” He said, “I will wait until you come back.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Please do not move from here until my coming to You, and I have brought out my present, and put it before You”; and He says, “I abide until your return.”

Young's Literal Translation
Move not, I pray Thee, from this, till my coming in unto Thee, and I have brought out my present, and put it before Thee;' and he saith, 'I -- I do abide till thy return.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Now thou shalt not depart from here till my coming to thee, and I brought forth my gift and set it before thee. And he will say, I will remain till thy turning back.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And depart not hence, till I return to thee, and bring a sacrifice, and offer it to thee. And he answered: I will wait thy coming.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And may you not withdraw from here, until I return to you, carrying a sacrifice and offering it to you.” And he responded, “I will wait for your return.”

New American Bible
Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my offering and set it before you.” He answered: I will await your return.

New Revised Standard Version
Do not depart from here until I come to you, and bring out my present, and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Do not depart from here until I come to thee and bring out my meal and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until you come again.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Do not depart from here until I come to you and I shall bring out my meal and I shall set it before you.” And he said, “I shall sit until you come”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee.' And he said: 'I will tarry until thou come back.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
depart not hence until I come to thee, and I will bring forth an offering and offer it before thee: and he said, I will remain until thou return.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Call of Gideon
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.” 19So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.…

Cross References
Genesis 18:3-5
“My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”

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.”

Isaiah 7:11-14
“Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” / But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” / Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? ...

1 Kings 19:20
So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?”

2 Kings 4:8-10
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.”

Genesis 32:24-30
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ...

Exodus 4:1-5
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.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ...

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.”

2 Kings 20:8-11
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?” / And Isaiah had replied, “This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Would you like the shadow to go forward ten steps, or back ten steps?” / “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.” ...

Malachi 3:1
“Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Luke 24:28-31
As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. / But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. / While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. ...

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Luke 1:18-20
“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. / And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.”

John 20:24-29
Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” / Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ...


Treasury of Scripture

Depart not hence, I pray you, until I come to you, and bring forth my present, and set it before you. And he said, I will tarry until you come again.

bring

Judges 13:15
And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee.

Genesis 18:3,5
And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: …

Genesis 19:3
And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.

present or meat offering

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1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian
8. 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














Please do not depart
This phrase reflects Gideon's earnest plea for the presence of the divine messenger to remain. The Hebrew root for "depart" is "סוּר" (sur), which means to turn aside or leave. In the context of ancient Israel, the presence of God or His messenger was a profound assurance of divine favor and guidance. Gideon's request underscores his desire for confirmation and assurance from God, a common theme in the lives of the faithful who seek God's presence in times of uncertainty.

from this place
The phrase indicates a specific location where Gideon encountered the angel of the LORD. In the historical and archaeological context, this place is Ophrah, in the territory of the tribe of Manasseh. It is significant as a setting for divine encounters, emphasizing that God meets His people in their ordinary circumstances, transforming them into sacred spaces.

until I return to You
Gideon's intention to return signifies his commitment and faithfulness. The Hebrew word "שׁוּב" (shuv) means to return or come back. This reflects a covenantal relationship where Gideon acknowledges the importance of completing his act of worship and obedience. It is a reminder of the believer's call to return to God continually, seeking His presence and approval.

Let me bring my offering
The offering here is a sign of worship and reverence. The Hebrew word "מִנְחָה" (minchah) refers to a gift or tribute, often a grain offering, but in this context, it likely includes a sacrificial meal. This act of bringing an offering is deeply rooted in the tradition of expressing gratitude and seeking favor from God, highlighting the importance of sacrificial worship in the believer's life.

and set it before You
To set an offering before the LORD is an act of dedication and submission. The Hebrew verb "שׂוּם" (sum) means to place or set. This action symbolizes the surrender of one's best to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace. It is a powerful reminder of the believer's call to lay their lives before God as a living sacrifice.

And the LORD said
This phrase introduces the divine response, emphasizing the personal and relational nature of God. The use of "LORD" (יהוה, Yahweh) signifies the covenant name of God, highlighting His faithfulness and commitment to His people. It reassures believers of God's attentiveness and willingness to engage with those who seek Him earnestly.

I will stay until you return
God's promise to stay reflects His patience and willingness to accommodate Gideon's request. The Hebrew word "יָשַׁב" (yashav) means to sit, dwell, or remain. This assurance from God is a profound expression of His grace and willingness to meet His people where they are, providing them with the time and space needed to fulfill their acts of worship and obedience. It is an encouragement to believers that God is patient and ever-present, waiting for them to return to Him with their offerings of faith and devotion.

Verse 18. - My present. Minehah means sometimes a present made to man, as in Judges 3:18; but it more commonly means a sacrificial offering (Genesis 4:3 5), which seems to be its meaning here, as explained vers. 19, 20. When coupled with zevach, the animal sacrifice, minchah means the meat and drink offering.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Please
נָ֨א (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'

do not
אַל־ (’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408: Not

depart
תָמֻ֤שׁ (ṯā·muš)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4185: To depart, remove

from this [place]
מִזֶּה֙ (miz·zeh)
Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

until
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

I return
בֹּאִ֣י (bō·’î)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to You.
אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Let me bring
וְהֹֽצֵאתִי֙ (wə·hō·ṣê·ṯî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

my gift
מִנְחָתִ֔י (min·ḥā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering

and set [it]
וְהִנַּחְתִּ֖י (wə·hin·naḥ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place,

before You.”
לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6440: The face

And [the LORD] said,
וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“I
אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

will stay
אֵשֵׁ֖ב (’ê·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

until
עַ֥ד (‘aḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

you return.”
שׁוּבֶֽךָ׃ (šū·ḇe·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again


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