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Barnes' Notes on Judges 6:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A sign - If the Angel ate of Gideon’s present it would be a conclusive proof of the reality of the vision. (Compare John 21:9-13; Luke 24:37-43; Acts 10:41.) It would also be a token of God’s goodwill to Gideon. Compare Genesis 18:3. return to 'Top of Page'
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