Judges 6:38
New International Version
And that is what happened. Gideon rose early the next day; he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

New Living Translation
And that is just what happened. When Gideon got up early the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out a whole bowlful of water.

English Standard Version
And it was so. When he rose early next morning and squeezed the fleece, he wrung enough dew from the fleece to fill a bowl with water.

Berean Standard Bible
And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.

King James Bible
And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

New King James Version
And it was so. When he rose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece together, he wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.

New American Standard Bible
And it was so. When he got up early the next morning and wrung out the fleece, he wrung the dew from the fleece, a bowl full of water.

NASB 1995
And it was so. When he arose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece, he drained the dew from the fleece, a bowl full of water.

NASB 1977
And it was so. When he arose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece, he drained the dew from the fleece, a bowl full of water.

Legacy Standard Bible
And it was so. Indeed he arose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece. And he drained the dew from the fleece, a bowl full of water.

Amplified Bible
And it was so. When he got up early the next morning and squeezed the dew out of the fleece, he wrung from it a bowl full of water.

Christian Standard Bible
And that is what happened. When he got up early in the morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung dew out of it, filling a bowl with water.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And that is what happened. When he got up early in the morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung dew out of it, filling a bowl with water.

American Standard Version
And it was so; for he rose up early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.

Contemporary English Version
And that's just what happened. Early the next morning, Gideon got up and checked the sheep skin. He squeezed out enough water to fill a bowl.

English Revised Version
And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
And that is what happened. The next morning Gideon got up early. He squeezed out a bowl full of water from the wool.

Good News Translation
That is exactly what happened. When Gideon got up early the next morning, he squeezed the wool and wrung enough dew out of it to fill a bowl with water.

International Standard Version
And that is what happened: When he got up early the next morning, he wrung out the fleece to drain the dew from it and extracted a bowl full of water.

Majority Standard Bible
And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew?a bowlful of water.

NET Bible
The LORD did as he asked. When he got up the next morning, he squeezed the fleece, and enough dew dripped from it to fill a bowl.

New Heart English Bible
It was so; for he rose up early on the next day, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it was so: for he rose early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowl-full of water.

World English Bible
It was so; for he rose up early on the next day, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and it is so, and he rises early on the next day, and presses the fleece, and wrings dew out of the fleece—the fullness of the bowl of waters.

Young's Literal Translation
and it is so, and he riseth early on the morrow, and presseth the fleece, and wringeth dew out of the fleece -- the fulness of the bowl, of water.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be so: and he will rise early upon the morrow, and he will press the fleece together, and the dew will press out from the fleece, a bowl full of water.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it was so. And rising before day wringing the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so it was done. And rising in the night, wringing out the fleece, he filled a vessel with the dew.

New American Bible
That is what happened. Early the next morning when he wrung out the fleece, he squeezed enough dew from it to fill a bowl.

New Revised Standard Version
And it was so. When he rose early next morning and squeezed the fleece, he wrung enough dew from the fleece to fill a bowl with water.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it was so; and he rose early the next day and pressed the fleece and wrung the dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was so, and he arose early after daytime, and he squeezed the fleece and wrung out dew from the fleece, and he filled a water basin
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it was so; for he rose up early on the morrow, and pressed the fleece together, and wrung dew out of the fleece, a bowlful of water.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was so: and he rose up early in the morning, and wrung the fleece, and dew dropped from the fleece, a bowl full of water.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sign of the Fleece
37then behold, I will place a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that You are going to save Israel by my hand, as You have said.” 38And that is what happened. When Gideon arose the next morning, he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew a bowlful of water. 39Then Gideon said to God, “Do not be angry with me; let me speak one more time. Please allow me one more test with the fleece. This time let it be dry, and the ground covered with dew.”…

Cross References
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 Kings 18:36-39
At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...

Genesis 24:12-14
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. / Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”

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.” ...

Isaiah 7:10-14
Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, / “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.” ...

Matthew 12:38-40
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. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

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.” ...

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

1 Samuel 14:8-12
“Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. / 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 Corinthians 12:12
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

Acts 14:3
So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who affirmed the message of His grace by enabling them to perform signs and wonders.

Mark 16:17-18
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; / they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.”

Romans 15:18-19
I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed, / by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

1 Corinthians 1:22
Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom,


Treasury of Scripture

And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.

a bowl

Isaiah 35:7
And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.

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Judges 6
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














And that is what happened
This phrase underscores the certainty and reliability of God's response to Gideon's request. In Hebrew, the phrase reflects a narrative style that confirms the fulfillment of a divine promise or sign. It emphasizes God's faithfulness and the assurance that His word and actions are trustworthy. This is a reminder to believers that God is attentive to the cries of His people and responds in accordance with His will.

When Gideon rose early the next morning
The act of rising early signifies diligence and eagerness. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, rising early was often associated with a readiness to engage in important tasks. Gideon's early rising indicates his anticipation and perhaps anxiety about the sign he had requested from God. It reflects a heart that is earnestly seeking confirmation and guidance from the Lord.

he squeezed the fleece
The fleece, a piece of wool, serves as a tangible medium through which Gideon seeks confirmation from God. In the Hebrew context, fleece symbolizes purity and innocence, often associated with sacrificial offerings. By squeezing the fleece, Gideon is actively participating in the process of seeking God's will, demonstrating a blend of faith and action. This act can inspire believers to actively engage in their faith journey, seeking God's guidance with sincerity.

and wrung out the dew
Dew in the Bible often symbolizes divine blessing and favor. In a land where water was precious, dew was seen as a gift from God, sustaining life. The act of wringing out the dew signifies the abundance of God's response to Gideon's request. It highlights the overflowing nature of God's provision and assurance. For believers, this serves as a reminder of God's abundant grace and the richness of His blessings when we seek Him earnestly.

a bowlful of water
The bowlful of water represents the tangible evidence of God's response. In the ancient world, water was a symbol of life and purification. The abundance of water collected in the bowl signifies the completeness and sufficiency of God's answer to Gideon's test. It reassures believers of God's ability to provide clear and unmistakable signs of His presence and guidance in our lives. This phrase encourages Christians to trust in God's provision and to recognize His answers, even when they come in unexpected forms.

(38) A bowl full of water.--The word used for bowl is sephel, as in Judges 5:25.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And that is what
כֵ֕ן (ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

happened.
וַיְהִי־ (way·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

When [Gideon] arose
וַיַּשְׁכֵּם֙ (way·yaš·kêm)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning

the next morning,
מִֽמָּחֳרָ֔ת (mim·mā·ḥo·rāṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4283: The morrow, tomorrow

he squeezed
וַיָּ֖זַר (way·yā·zar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2115: To press together, tighten

the fleece
הַגִּזָּ֑ה (hag·giz·zāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1492: A fleece

and wrung
וַיִּ֤מֶץ (way·yi·meṣ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4680: To suck out, to drain, to squeeze out

out
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

the dew—
טַל֙ (ṭal)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2919: Night mist, dew

a bowlful
הַסֵּ֖פֶל (has·sê·p̄el)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5602: A basin

of water.
מָֽיִם׃ (mā·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen


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