Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

So the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him.

King James Version

But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.

Holman Bible

The Spirit of the Lord took control of Gideon, and he blew the ram’s horn and the Abiezrites rallied behind him.

International Standard Version

So the Spirit of the LORD took control of Gideon, who blew a trumpet, mustering the descendants of Abiezer to follow him into battle.

A Conservative Version

But the Spirit of LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

American Standard Version

But the Spirit of Jehovah came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

Amplified

So the Spirit of the Lord clothed Gideon [and empowered him]; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together [as a militia] to follow him.

Bible in Basic English

But the spirit of the Lord came on Gideon; and at the sound of his horn all Abiezer came together after him.

Darby Translation

But the Spirit of the LORD took possession of Gideon; and he sounded the trumpet, and the Abiez'rites were called out to follow him.

Julia Smith Translation

And the spirit of Jehovah clothed Gideon, and he will strike upon the trumpet; and Abiezer will be called after him.

King James 2000

But the spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered after him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

So the Spirit of Yahweh {took possession of} Gideon, and he blew on the trumpet, and [the] Abiezrites were called to follow him.

Modern King James verseion

But the spirit of Jehovah came to Gideon, and he blew a ram's horn. And he called the Abiezrites after him.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

the spirit of the LORD entered into Gideon. And he blew a trumpet, and called Abiezer to follow him;

NET Bible

The Lord's spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him.

New Heart English Bible

But the Spirit of the LORD came on Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

The Emphasized Bible

But, the spirit of Yahweh, clothed Gideon, - so he blew with a horn, and Abiezer was gathered after him.

Webster

But the Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was called after him.

World English Bible

But the Spirit of Yahweh came on Gideon; and he blew a trumpet; and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

Youngs Literal Translation

and the Spirit of Jehovah hath clothed Gideon, and he bloweth with a trumpet, and Abi-Ezer is called after him;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But the Spirit
רוּח 
Ruwach 
Usage: 378

of the Lord

Usage: 0

לבשׁ לבשׁ 
Labash 
Usage: 111

גּדעון 
Gid`own 
Usage: 39

and he blew
תּקע 
Taqa` 
Usage: 68

שׁפר שׁופר 
Showphar 
Usage: 72

and Abiezer
H44
אביעזר 
'Abiy`ezer 
Usage: 7

אחר 
'achar 
Usage: 488

References

Context Readings

Gideon Destroys The Altar Of Baal

33 The Midianites, Amalekites, and the desert tribes assembled, crossed the Jordan River, and camped in Jezreel Valley. 34 So the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; and he blew a trumpet, and the Abiezrites were called together to follow him. 35 He sent messengers throughout the territory of both parts of Manasseh to call them to follow him. He sent messengers to the tribes of Asher, Zebulun, and Naphtali, and they also came to join him.

Cross References

Judges 3:10

The Spirit of Jehovah came upon him, and he became Israel's leader (judge). Othniel went to war, and Jehovah gave him the victory over the king of Mesopotamia.

Judges 3:27

When he arrived there in the hill country of Ephraim, he blew a trumpet to call the people of Israel to battle. Then he led them down from the hills.

1 Chronicles 12:18

Then the Spirit came upon Amasai, who later became a leader among the Thirty, and he said: We are yours, David! We are on your side, son of Jesse. Peace and prosperity be with you, and success to all who help you, for your God is the one who helps you. So David let them join him, and he made them officers over his troops.

2 Chronicles 24:20

God's Spirit spoke to Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. Zechariah told everyone that God was saying: Why are you disobeying me and my Laws? This will only bring punishment! You have deserted me, so now I will desert you.

Numbers 10:3

When long blasts are sounded on both trumpets, the whole community is to gather around you at the entrance to the tent of my presence.

Joshua 17:2

There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families. For the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.

Judges 6:11

The angel of Jehovah came to the village of Ophrah. He sat under the oak tree that belonged to Joash, a man of the clan of Abiezer. His son Gideon was secretly threshing wheat in a wine press, so that the Midianites would not see him.

Judges 8:2

He said: What have I accomplished compared to you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi-ezer?

Judges 13:25

Jehovah's power strengthened him while he was between Zorah and Eshtaol in the Camp of Dan.

Judges 14:19

Suddenly the power of Jehovah made him strong. He went to Ashkelon, where he killed thirty men. He stripped them and gave their fine clothes to the men who had solved the riddle. He returned home, furious about what had happened.

Judges 15:14

When he got to Lehi, the Philistines shouted and ran toward him. Suddenly Jehovah's power made him strong. He broke the ropes around his arms and hands as if they were burnt flax.

1 Samuel 10:6

The Spirit of Jehovah will come upon you with power. You will be acting like a prophet with them, and will be changed into a different person.

1 Samuel 11:6

When he heard this news, God's Spirit came over him. He became very angry.

1 Samuel 16:14

Jehovah's Spirit left Saul, and a distressing spirit sent by Jehovah tormented him.

Psalm 51:11

Do not force me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.

Romans 13:14

Put on (live like) (clothe yourself with) the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not make provision for the desires of the flesh.

1 Corinthians 12:8-11

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

Galatians 3:27

For as many of you who were baptized into Christ put on (clothed yourselves with) Christ.

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