Judges 6:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 6:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 6:22 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 6:22 — KJV
“And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face.”
— Judges 6:22 (KJV)
Judges 6:22 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 6:22
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:22: angel, lord, god
“And God's anger was kindled because he went: and the angel of the LORD stood in the way for an adversary against him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two servants were with him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:22: angel, lord, god
“Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:22: lord, god, because
“As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:22: lord, god, because
“And ye have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto all these nations because of you; for the LORD your God is he that hath fought for you.”
Shares key themes with Judges 6:22: lord, god, because
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