Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians. And I delivered you from the hand of all your oppressors; I drove them out before you and gave you their land. New Living Translation I rescued you from the Egyptians and from all who oppressed you. I drove out your enemies and gave you their land. English Standard Version And I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land. Berean Standard Bible I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. Berean Literal Bible And I delivered you⁺ out of the hand of Egypt and out of the hand of all who oppressed you⁺, and I drove them out before your⁺ faces, and I gave to you⁺ their land. King James Bible And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from before you, and gave you their land; New King James Version and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land. New American Standard Bible And I rescued you from the hands of the Egyptians, and from the hands of all your oppressors, and I drove them out from you and gave you their land, NASB 1995 ‘I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians and from the hands of all your oppressors, and dispossessed them before you and gave you their land, NASB 1977 ‘And I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians and from the hands of all your oppressors, and dispossessed them before you and gave you their land, Legacy Standard Bible I delivered you from the hands of the Egyptians and from the hands of all your oppressors and drove them out before you and gave you their land, Amplified Bible And I rescued you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you and gave you their land, Berean Annotated Bible I delivered you⁺ out of the hands of Egypt (double straits) and all your⁺ oppressors. I drove them out before you⁺ and gave you⁺ their land. Christian Standard Bible I rescued you from the power of Egypt and the power of all who oppressed you. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. Holman Christian Standard Bible I delivered you from the power of Egypt and the power of all who oppressed you. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. American Standard Version and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land; English Revised Version and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drave them out from before you, and gave you their land; GOD'S WORD® Translation I rescued you from the power of the Egyptians and from the power of those who oppressed you. I forced people out of your way. I gave you their land. Good News Translation I rescued you from the Egyptians and from the people who fought you here in this land. I drove them out as you advanced, and I gave you their land. International Standard Version I delivered you from the domination of Egypt and from the domination of all of your oppressors, expelling them right in front of you and giving their land to you. NET Bible I rescued you from Egypt's power and from the power of all who oppressed you. I drove them out before you and gave their land to you. New Heart English Bible and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land; Webster's Bible Translation And I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. World English Bible I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians and out of the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I deliver you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all your oppressors, and I cast them out from your presence, and I give their land to you, Berean Literal Bible And I delivered you⁺ out of the hand of Egypt and out of the hand of all who oppressed you⁺, and I drove them out before your⁺ faces, and I gave to you⁺ their land. Young's Literal Translation and I deliver you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all your oppressors, and I cast them out from your presence, and I give to you their land, Smith's Literal Translation And I will deliver you from the hand of Egypt, and from the hand of all pressing you, and I will drive them out from your face, and I will give to you their land; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd delivered you out of the hands of the Egyptians, and of all the enemies that afflicted you: and I cast them out at your coming in, and gave you their land. Catholic Public Domain Version And I freed you from the hand of the Egyptians and from all of the enemies who were afflicting you. And I cast them out at your arrival, and I delivered their land to you. New American Bible I rescued you from the power of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. New Revised Standard Version and I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all who oppressed you, and drove them out before you, and gave you their land; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all your oppressors, and destroyed them from before you and gave you their land; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I saved you from the hand of the Egyptians and from the hand of all your oppressors, and I destroyed them from before you, and I have given you their land OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I delivered you out of the hand of Egypt, and out of the hand of all that afflicted you, and I cast them out before you; and I gave you their land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Midian Oppresses Israel…8He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 9I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. 10And I said to you: ‘I am the LORD your God. You must not fear the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell.’ But you did not obey Me.”… Cross References I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt Deuteronomy 7:8 But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Exodus 14:30 That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. Deuteronomy 26:8 Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. and all your oppressors. Judges 2:18 Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. Psalm 106:42-43 Their enemies oppressed them and subdued them under their hand. / Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. 1 Samuel 12:11 So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely. I drove them out before you Deuteronomy 9:4-5 When the LORD your God has driven them out before you, do not say in your heart, “Because of my righteousness the LORD has brought me in to possess this land.” Rather, the LORD is driving out these nations before you because of their wickedness. / It is not because of your righteousness or uprightness of heart that you are going in to possess their land, but it is because of their wickedness that the LORD your God is driving out these nations before you, to keep the promise He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Joshua 24:18 And the LORD drove out before us all the nations, including the Amorites who lived in the land. We too will serve the LORD, because He is our God!” Joshua 23:9 The LORD has driven out great and powerful nations before you, and to this day no one can stand against you. and gave you their land. Joshua 24:13 So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Deuteronomy 6:10-11 And when the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, that He would give you—a land with great and splendid cities that you did not build, / with houses full of every good thing with which you did not fill them, with wells that you did not dig, and with vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant—and when you eat and are satisfied, Exodus 3:8 I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Deuteronomy 7:1-2 When the LORD your God brings you into the land that you are entering to possess, and He drives out before you many nations—the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, seven nations larger and stronger than you— / and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you to defeat them, then you must devote them to complete destruction. Make no treaty with them and show them no mercy. Joshua 24:12-13 I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings before you, but not by your own sword or bow. / So I gave you a land on which you did not toil and cities that you did not build, and now you live in them and eat from vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant.’ Nehemiah 9:27 So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. Treasury of Scripture And I delivered you out of the hand of the Egyptians, and out of the hand of all that oppressed you, and drove them out from before you, and gave you their land; drave them Psalm 44:2,3 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how thou didst afflict the people, and cast them out… Jump to Previous Cast Cruel Deliver Delivered Dispossessed Drave Drove Egypt Egyptians Hand Hands Oppressed Oppressors Power Presence SnatchedJump to Next Cast Cruel Deliver Delivered Dispossessed Drave Drove Egypt Egyptians Hand Hands Oppressed Oppressors Power Presence SnatchedJudges 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 I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt This phrase recalls the Exodus, a foundational event in Israel's history where God liberated the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. It emphasizes God's power and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. The deliverance from Egypt is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, symbolizing salvation and God's covenant relationship with His people. It prefigures the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who frees believers from the bondage of sin. and all your oppressors. I drove them out before you and gave you their land. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesGod's chosen people, who are experiencing oppression due to their disobedience and idolatry. 2. The Egyptians Representing past oppressors from whom God delivered the Israelites during the Exodus. 3. The Oppressors Refers to the Midianites and other groups who were subjugating the Israelites at the time. 4. The Promised Land The land given to the Israelites by God, symbolizing His faithfulness and provision. 5. Gideon The judge whom God calls to deliver Israel from the Midianites, though not directly mentioned in this verse, he is central to the chapter's account. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in DeliveranceGod consistently delivers His people from oppression, as seen in the Exodus and the time of the Judges. This reminds us of His unchanging nature and faithfulness. The Consequences of Disobedience The Israelites' oppression was a result of their disobedience and idolatry. This serves as a warning to remain faithful to God and avoid the pitfalls of sin. God's Sovereignty and Provision God not only delivers but also provides for His people by giving them the land of their oppressors. This illustrates His sovereignty and provision in our lives. The Call to Remember God's Past Works Remembering God's past deliverances strengthens our faith and trust in Him during current trials. Reflect on how God has worked in your life and the lives of others. Empowerment for Present Challenges Just as God empowered Gideon to lead Israel to victory, He empowers us to face our challenges with courage and faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Judges 6:9?2. How does Judges 6:9 demonstrate God's deliverance from oppression and enemies? 3. What lessons can we learn about God's faithfulness from Judges 6:9? 4. How does Judges 6:9 connect to God's promises in Exodus 3:8? 5. How can we apply God's deliverance in Judges 6:9 to our lives today? 6. What does Judges 6:9 teach about trusting God's power over earthly challenges? 7. How does Judges 6:9 demonstrate God's deliverance and protection for His people? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Judges 6:9? 9. How does Judges 6:9 reflect God's faithfulness despite Israel's disobedience? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 6? 11. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 12. How does God provide deliverance from troubles? 13. Nehemiah 9:22-24 references the conquest of Canaan; why do some ancient records and archaeological findings not align with the timelines or extent of these victories? 14. What is the Bible's perspective on war? What Does Judges 6:9 Mean I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt- God begins by reminding Israel of a concrete, historical rescue: “I delivered you out of the hands of Egypt” (Judges 6:9). - This echoes His promise in Exodus 3:8, where He assured Moses, “I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians.” - The Lord’s action is the foundation of Israel’s identity (Exodus 20:2). They are a redeemed people, not because of their merit, but because God intervened with mighty deeds (Deuteronomy 4:34). - By recalling the Exodus, He re-anchors Gideon and the nation in the certainty of His past faithfulness, proving He is able to act again. and all your oppressors - God’s deliverance extended beyond Egypt to “all your oppressors.” Think of the victories over Sihon and Og (Numbers 21:21-35), the fall of Jericho (Joshua 6), and countless smaller rescues in the book of Judges itself (Judges 3:9-11; 3:15-30; 4:14-24). - The phrase underlines the totality of His protection: no foe is too strong or too many (Psalm 34:19). - For believers today, this recalls Christ’s complete triumph over sin, death, and the powers of darkness (Colossians 2:15), assuring us that every “oppressor” is subject to Him. I drove them out before you - The conquest of Canaan was not Israel’s military genius but God’s doing: “I will send My terror before you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter” (Exodus 23:27-30). - Joshua testified, “It was not by your sword or bow” (Joshua 24:12-13). - The Lord’s initiative teaches reliance. When Gideon feels outnumbered by Midian (Judges 6:12-16), this reminder declares: victory comes from God’s hand, not human strength (Psalm 44:3). and gave you their land - Possession of the land was a gift, fulfilling the covenant with Abraham (Genesis 15:18-21) and reiterated to Joshua: “I have given you every place where the sole of your foot treads” (Joshua 1:3). - The land symbolizes rest, security, and blessing (Deuteronomy 6:10-12). - Israel’s current crisis stems from forgetting the Giver and misusing the gift (Judges 6:1). God’s words call them back to gratitude and obedience, reminding us that every blessing—spiritual and material—comes from Him (James 1:17). summary Judges 6:9 records God’s fourfold reminder: He rescued Israel from Egypt, broke every oppressor’s grip, drove out hostile nations, and granted them the promised land. Each statement reaffirms His proven power and covenant faithfulness. Remembering past deliverance fuels present trust: the God who saved then still saves now, inviting His people to rely on Him afresh. Hebrew I deliveredוָאַצִּ֤ל (wā·’aṣ·ṣil) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver you אֶתְכֶם֙ (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case out of the hands מִיַּ֣ד (mî·yaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Egypt מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt [and] וּמִיַּ֖ד (ū·mî·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your oppressors. לֹחֲצֵיכֶ֑ם (lō·ḥă·ṣê·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 3905: To squeeze, press, oppress I drove them out וָאֲגָרֵ֤שׁ (wā·’ă·ḡā·rêš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1644: To drive out from a, possession, to expatriate, divorce before you מִפְּנֵיכֶ֔ם (mip·pə·nê·ḵem) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 6440: The face and gave וָאֶתְּנָ֥ה (wā·’et·tə·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לָכֶ֖ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew their land. אַרְצָֽם׃ (’ar·ṣām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Judges 6:9 NIVJudges 6:9 NLT Judges 6:9 ESV Judges 6:9 NASB Judges 6:9 KJV Judges 6:9 BibleApps.com Judges 6:9 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:9 Chinese Bible Judges 6:9 French Bible Judges 6:9 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:9 And I delivered you out (Jd Judg. 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