Judges 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 8:21 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 8:21 — KJV
“Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks. ornaments: or, ornaments like the moon”
— Judges 8:21 (KJV)
Judges 8:21 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 8:21
“And he returned back from him, and took a yoke of oxen, and slew them, and boiled their flesh with the instruments of the oxen, and gave unto the people, and they did eat. Then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:21: then, arose, slew
“Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:21: then, rise, strength
“In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, cauls: or, networks”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:21: away, ornaments, like
“Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. false: Heb. falsehood, or, a lie”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:21: then, fall, took
“And Gideon said, Therefore when the LORD hath delivered Zebah and Zalmunna into mine hand, then I will tear your flesh with the thorns of the wilderness and with briers. tear: Heb. thresh”
Shares key themes with Judges 8:21: then, zebah, zalmunna
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