Judges 8:4

“And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.”

"And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them." - Judges 8:4
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What does Judges 8:4 mean?

The Bible verse Judges 8:4 in the King James Version reads, "And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them." This verse comes from the Old Testament book of Judges, which tells the story of the Israelites'…

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Faint Yet Pursuing: The Tenacity of Faith

The story of Gideon is one of the most inspiring narratives in the Book of Judges, encapsulating the themes of faith, perseverance, and God's sovereign guidance. Judges 8:4 reveals an incredible moment in Gideon's journey: "And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the…

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Pursuing in Faith: A Prayer Inspired by Gideon’s Journey

Heavenly Father, As I bow my head in reverence before You, I am reminded of the tenacity and courage demonstrated by Your servant Gideon, as revealed in the sacred text of Judges 8:4: "And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him…

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Judges 8:4 - "¶ And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them."
Judges 4:8 - "And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go."
Judges 4:4
Judges 4:4 - "¶ And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time."
Judges 9:8-15
John 8:15 - "Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man."
Judges 12:8 - "¶ And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel."
2 Timothy 4:8 - "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
Judges 4:4 - "¶ And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time."
"And Barak said unto her, If thou wilt go with me, then I will go: but if thou wilt not go with me, then I will not go." - Judges 4:8
Judges 8:17 - "And he beat down the tower of Penuel, and slew the men of the city."
Judges 8:29 - "And Jerubbaal the son of Joash went and dwelt in his own house."
Proverbs 8:16 - "By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth."
"¶ And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time." - Judges 4:4
Judges 8:13 - "¶ And Gideon the son of Joash returned from battle before the sun was up,"
Judges 8:8 - "¶ And he went up thence to Penuel, and spake unto them likewise: and the men of Penuel answered him as the men of Succoth had answered him."
James 2:4 - "Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?"
Judges 4:15 – "The Lord routed Sisera and all his chariots and army by the sword."
Psalms 7:8 - "The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me."
Judges 2:8 - "And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old."
Judges 4:12 - "And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor."
Gideon's ephod in Judges 8:29 and peoplw worshipping him
"¶ And after him Ibzan of Beth-lehem judged Israel." - Judges 12:8
Judges 18:8 - "And they came unto their brethren to Zorah and Eshtaol: and their brethren said unto them, What say ye?"
"Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man." - John 8:15
Judges 8:30 - "And Gideon had threescore and ten sons of his body begotten: for he had many wives."
Judges 5:8 - "They chose new gods; then was war in the gates: was there a shield or spear seen among forty thousand in Israel?"
Judges 8:16 - "And he took the elders of the city, and thorns of the wilderness and briers, and with them he taught the men of Succoth."
Judges 4:23 - "So God subdued on that day Jabin the king of Canaan before the children of Israel."