Judges 8:24
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were Ishmaelites.)”
שָׁאַל
To ask, to inquire, to request. Shaal. Ask and it will be given to you. God invites inquiry. He delights in the person who comes to Him with honest questions.
זָהָב
gold
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זָהָב
Gold. Zahab. More precious than gold. The trials of faith are more valuable than zahab that perishes. Refined faith is worth more than refined gold.
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יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי
were Ishmaelites
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יִשְׁמָעֵאלִי
a Jishmaelite or descendant of Jishmael
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שְׁאֵלָה
a petition
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שְׁאֵלָה
a petition; by implication, a loan
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גִּדְעוֹן
Gideon
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גִּדְעוֹן
Gidon, an Israelite
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נֶזֶם
earrings of
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נֶזֶם
a nose-ring
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שָׁלָל
plunder/ his
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שָׁלָל
booty
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