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Jude — Capítulo 7

The very brief letter of Jude has a single focus: to warn believers against succumbing to false teaching. Jude helps believers in Christ stay true to the faith by painting a grim portrait of deviant teachers. Arrogant, immoral, and greedy, these teachers are destined for the terrible judgment God has in store for all who deny and defy him. Who would want to follow such people to their condemnat…

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

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Versículo 1

I. 6:1–8:35 Gideon’s judgeship brings to a close the first period of judges.

6:1–8:35 Gideon’s judgeship brings to a close the first period of judges. 7:1 The spring of Harod and the hill of Moreh were just east of the town of Jezreel; they guarded the pass that connects the valley of Jezreel to the fords of the Jordan near Beth-shan. Gideon’s army was located on the north slope of Mount Gilboa. The Midianite hosts were in the valley below, with the hill behind them.

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II. 7:2 The Lord does not require a large force to save his people (cp. 1 Sam 14:6). A large number m…

7:2 The Lord does not require a large force to save his people (cp. 1 Sam 14:6). A large number might even have hindered success because the element of surprise was crucial to the Lord’s battle plan. Gideon was to pare down the army to maintain godly humility, not for reasons of military strategy.

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III. 7:3 The first reduction sorted out those who initially responded with enthusiasm but then had sec…

7:3 The first reduction sorted out those who initially responded with enthusiasm but then had second thoughts.

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IV. 7:4-8 The choice of those who lapped from their hands over those who knelt was apparently arbitra…

7:4-8 The choice of those who lapped from their hands over those who knelt was apparently arbitrary, but it enabled the Lord to reduce the size of the army.

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V. 7:8 The jars (in which the men carried provisions) and trumpets borrowed from the warriors who we…

7:8 The jars (in which the men carried provisions) and trumpets borrowed from the warriors who were sent home would be used in the coming battle.

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VI. 7:10-15 The Lord encouraged Gideon with a third sign (6:17-21, 36-40).

7:10-15 The Lord encouraged Gideon with a third sign (6:17-21, 36-40).

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VII. 7:11 With the enemy camp spread out across the valley (7:1, 12), it was easy for Gideon and his s…

7:11 With the enemy camp spread out across the valley (7:1, 12), it was easy for Gideon and his servant to sneak undetected into the camp.

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VIII. 7:13-14 Dreams and their interpretations were often discussed in Egypt and Babylonia. The Old Tes…

7:13-14 Dreams and their interpretations were often discussed in Egypt and Babylonia. The Old Testament teaches that dreams are inspired by God and are best interpreted by his revelation (see Gen 41:15-16, 25; Dan 2:28). The point of this dream is clear: Gideon’s band, represented as a rounded loaf of barley bread, would come tumbling down and overturn the Midianite camp.

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IX. 7:16 Dividing the small band into three groups created the impression of a much larger force.

7:16 Dividing the small band into three groups created the impression of a much larger force.

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X. 7:17-20 Surprise and deception took the place of a massive army. The war cry, the sudden blast of…

7:17-20 Surprise and deception took the place of a massive army. The war cry, the sudden blast of 300 trumpets, and the torches bursting into light created the impression of a large force.

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XI. 7:21 The warriors stood in place while God fought the battle (cp. Exod 14:13; 1 Sam 12:16; Rev 19…

7:21 The warriors stood in place while God fought the battle (cp. Exod 14:13; 1 Sam 12:16; Rev 19:11-16). • The Midianites’ camels (Judg 6:5) might have contributed to the panic. Camels usually provided a military advantage, but in this situation they would have been a liability. They had probably been hobbled for the night, and camels themselves are subject to panic.

Versículo 22

XII. 7:22 The fugitives fled in a southeasterly direction, past Beth-shan and toward the fords of the …

7:22 The fugitives fled in a southeasterly direction, past Beth-shan and toward the fords of the Jordan, trying to reach more friendly and favorable surroundings.

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XIII. 7:24 The shallow crossings of the Jordan were key to cutting off the escape of an army (cp. 3:28;…

7:24 The shallow crossings of the Jordan were key to cutting off the escape of an army (cp. 3:28; 12:4-6).

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XIV. 7:25 Oreb (“raven”) and Zeeb (“wolf”) were military leaders, in contrast to Zebah and Zalmunna, w…

7:25 Oreb (“raven”) and Zeeb (“wolf”) were military leaders, in contrast to Zebah and Zalmunna, who were kings (8:5). This capture was commemorated in the subsequent names of the rock and winepress where they were captured.

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Jude — Capítulo 7