[Siobhan]

[In Judges 6:12 the Angel of the Lord says to Gideon, "The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour." In this case the Hebrew vocative is not a statement of absolute fact! It was said to Gideon when he was hiding in fear of the Midianites. He became a mighty man of valor, but this was not the case when the words were spoken.]

Clearly, we would disagree strongly about Gideon and the meaning of the greeting of the Angel of the Lord. But I find it edifying to see how differently we see the Scriptures we have in common.

[drstevej]

Was Gideon not hiding when the Angel of the Lord addressed him? Were his fleeces evidence of faith and valor? [Shall the just live by fleece? ***grin***]

***Clearly, we would disagree strongly about Gideon and the meaning of the greeting of the Angel of the Lord.***

Please explain. (Tomorrow)