Judges 6:6
Judges 6:6 in Multiple Translations
Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.
And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.
And Israel was brought very low because of Midian; and the children of Israel cried unto Jehovah.
And Israel was in great need because of Midian; and the cry of the children of Israel went up to the Lord.
The Israelites were made desperately poor by the Midianites and they called out to the Lord for help.
So was Israel exceedingly impouerished by the Midianites: therefore the children of Israel cryed vnto the Lord.
And Israel is very weak from the presence of Midian, and the sons of Israel cry unto Jehovah.
Israel was brought very low because of Midian; and the children of Israel cried to the LORD.
And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried to the LORD.
And Israel was humbled exceedingly in the sight of Madian.
The people of Midian took almost everything the Israelis owned. So finally the Israelis pleaded for Yahweh to help them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 6:6
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Judges 6:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּדַּ֧ל
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
מְאֹ֖ד
מִ/פְּנֵ֣י
מִדְיָ֑ן
וַ/יִּזְעֲק֥וּ
בְנֵֽי
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
אֶל
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יִּדַּ֧ל
dâlal
H1809
to languish
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מְאֹ֖ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
מִ/פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
Midian
N-proper
וַ/יִּזְעֲק֥וּ
zâʻaq
H2199
to cry out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 6:6
וַ/יִּדַּ֧ל
dâlal
H1809
"to languish"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To languish means to feel weak or oppressed. It can describe something that is hanging low or being brought low. The word is used to convey a sense of distress or weakness.
Definition: 1) to hang, languish, hang down, be low 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hang low 1a2) to be low 1a3) of distress (fig.) 1a4) to languish, look weakly (of eyes) 1b) (Niphal) to be brought low, be laid low
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: bring low, dry up, be emptied, be not equal, fail, be impoverished, be made thin. See also: Judges 6:6; Psalms 142:7; Psalms 79:8.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מְאֹ֖ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
מִ/פְּנֵ֣י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
מִדְיָ֑ן
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
וַ/יִּזְעֲק֥וּ
zâʻaq
H2199
"to cry out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to cry out for help or announce something publicly, often in a loud voice, like a herald calling people together. It is used in the Bible to describe people crying out to God for aid. It can also mean to summon or assemble people.
Definition: 1) to cry, cry out, call, call for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call (to one's aid) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in need) 1b) (Niphal) to be assembled, be called together, be joined together 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to call, call out, call together, summon 1c2) to make a crying, proclaim 1c3) to have a proclamation made 1c4) to call out to, call out at Aramaic equivalent: ze.iq (זְעִ֑ק "to cry out" H2200)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: assemble, call (together), (make a) cry (out), come with such a company, gather (together), cause to be proclaimed. See also: Exodus 2:23; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 22:6.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Judges 6:6
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Context — Midian Oppresses Israel
4encamping against them as far as Gaza and destroying the produce of the land. They left Israel with no sustenance, neither sheep nor oxen nor donkeys.
5For the Midianites came with their livestock and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were innumerable, and they entered the land to ravage it.
6Israel was greatly impoverished by Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the LORD.
7Now when the Israelites cried out to the LORD because of Midian, 8He sent them a prophet, who told them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I brought you up out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Judges 3:9 | But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 5:17 | They will devour your harvest and food; they will consume your sons and daughters; they will eat up your flocks and herds; they will feed on your vines and fig trees. With the sword they will destroy the fortified cities in which you trust.” |
| 3 | Psalms 50:15 | Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.” |
| 4 | Psalms 106:43–44 | Many times He rescued them, but they were bent on rebellion and sank down in their iniquity. Nevertheless He heard their cry; He took note of their distress. |
| 5 | Judges 3:15 | And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab. |
| 6 | Hosea 5:15 | Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.” |
| 7 | Malachi 1:4 | Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. |
| 8 | Isaiah 26:16 | O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:34 | When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God. |
Judges 6:6 Summary
In Judges 6:6, Israel was in a very difficult situation, and they cried out to the Lord for help because they had no other hope. This shows that even when we feel like we have no other options, we can always turn to God and trust in His provision and care, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4. Just like Israel, we can cry out to the Lord and expect Him to hear our cry and respond with mercy and deliverance, as promised in Psalm 145:18-19. By crying out to the Lord, we acknowledge our dependence on Him and seek His help in our time of need, just as the Israelites did in Exodus 2:23-25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Israel crying out to the Lord in Judges 6:6?
Israel was crying out to the Lord because they were greatly impoverished by Midian, and they had no other hope for deliverance, as seen in their desperate situation described in Judges 6:4-5 and Exodus 2:23-25.
What does it mean for Israel to be 'greatly impoverished' by Midian?
To be 'greatly impoverished' means that Israel was severely oppressed and depleted of their resources, similar to how God's people were treated in Egypt, as described in Exodus 1:13-14, leaving them with no sustenance or means of survival.
How does Israel's cry to the Lord in Judges 6:6 relate to other instances of crying out to God in the Bible?
Israel's cry to the Lord in Judges 6:6 is similar to other instances in the Bible, such as Exodus 2:23-25, where the Israelites cried out to God in their distress, and He heard their cry and responded with deliverance, as promised in Psalm 145:18-19.
What can we learn from Israel's cry to the Lord in this verse about God's character?
We can learn that God is a compassionate and responsive God, who hears the cries of His people and responds with mercy and deliverance, as seen in Judges 6:6 and Psalm 34:17-18.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Israel, may be experiencing poverty or lack in my own life, and how can I cry out to the Lord for help?
- How does my own cry to the Lord in times of need reflect my trust in His character and provision, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4?
- What are some ways that I can, like the Israelites, acknowledge my dependence on God and seek His deliverance in times of distress, as described in Psalm 107:1-9?
- How can I apply the principle of crying out to the Lord in Judges 6:6 to my own life, and what can I expect from God in response, according to Jeremiah 33:3 and Psalm 50:15?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 6:6
And Israel was greatly impoverished, because of the Midianites,.... Were reduced very low, brought into famishing circumstances through the Midianites thus destroying the fruits of the earth year
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 6:6
And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 6:6
Judges 6:6 And Israel was greatly impoverished because of the Midianites; and the children of Israel cried unto the LORD.Ver. 6. Cried unto the Lord.] They fled to the "Rock of Ages, the Lord Jehovah." When their other refuges failed them, they were a "poor and afflicted people," and then "they trusted in God," they confessed their sins, repented of their wicked ways, and implored the divine help, putting themselves into the hands of justice in hope of mercy.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 6:6
(6) Impoverished.—The LXX. render it, “was reduced to pauperism.” The word implies flaccidity and helplessness, “as of a door hanging loose on its hinges, or a sere leaf shaking on a tree.” Cried unto the Lord.—See Judges 3:9; Judges 3:15; Judges 4:3; Psalms 107:13; Hosea 5:15.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 6:6
6. and … cried] Editorial formula; see Judges 3:9 n.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 6:6
6. Israel was greatly impoverished — Driven from their pastures and robbed of their flocks, (Judges 6:4,) what else could be the result?
Sermons on Judges 6:6
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Gideon #2: The Preeminence of the Lord Jesus Christ by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Gideon from the book of Judges in the Bible. The main theme is the preeminence of Christ and the invitation for believers to co |
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(Revival) Revival Presupposes Declension - Part 1 by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the need for revival when the acts of God become only a memory. He refers to the book of Judges, specifically chapter six, to illustrate his |
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Stature of the Fullness of Christ by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that God is in the process of preparing His heroes for significant roles in His kingdom, much like Othniel in the Bible. He encourages believers to allow th |
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From the Death of Moses to the Death of Eli by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the period after the death of Joshua, where the Israelites faced challenges due to their disobedience and neglect of God's laws. The tribe of Benjamin fac |
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Bible Survey - Judges by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the Book of Judges, highlighting the themes of the faithfulness of the Covenant-keeping God and the unfaithfulness of the Covenant-breaking people. The bo |
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Preparing His Heroes by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about God's preparation of heroes like Othniel, emphasizing how God raises up deliverers in unexpected ways and moments, filling them with His Spirit for |
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Calling on the Name of the Lord by Jim Cymbala | This sermon emphasizes the power and importance of calling on the name of the Lord in times of trouble and need. It recounts personal experiences and biblical principles that highl |