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Judges 6:15 · KJV

"And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house."

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Passage Context

13And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with us, why then is all this befallen us? and where be all his miracles which our fathers told us of, saying, Did not the LORD bring us up from Egypt? but now the LORD hath forsaken us, and delivered us into the hands of the Midianites.
14And the LORD looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?
15And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father's house.
16And the LORD said unto him, Surely I will be with thee, and thou shalt smite the Midianites as one man.
17And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of inadequacy?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God despite your limitations?

3

When have you felt called to a task that seemed beyond you?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God’s strength when you feel weak or unqualified.

leadership

Embrace opportunities to lead, even if you feel unworthy.

People in This Verse

GideonOT

Gideon was a judge of Israel who led the Israelites to victory against the Midianites. He is known for his initial doubts but ultimately obeyed God's call to deliver His people.

First appearance: Judges 6:11

Places in This Verse

Manasseh

Manasseh was one of the tribes of Israel, located in the central region of Canaan. It was known for its agricultural land and struggles during the period of the Judges.

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