Judges 8:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:1 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to figh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 8:1 — KJV
“And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply. Why...: Heb. What thing is this thou hast done unto us sharply: Heb. strongly”
— Judges 8:1 (KJV)
Judges 8:1 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 8:1
“Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them. exceedingly...: Heb. with great fear”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:1: men, why, hast
“And the king of Egypt called for the midwives, and said unto them, Why have ye done this thing, and have saved the men children alive?”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:1: men, why, thing
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:1: men, heb, thing
“This thing is not good that thou hast done. As the LORD liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his bolster. worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:1: hast, heb, thing
“And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? with...: Heb. before thee”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:1: hast, fight, heb
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