Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Please do not go away until I come back and bring my offering and set it before you.” And the LORD said, “I will wait until you return.” New Living Translation Don’t go away until I come back and bring my offering to you.” He answered, “I will stay here until you return.” English Standard Version Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my present and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay till you return.” Berean Standard Bible Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” King James Bible Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. New King James Version Do not depart from here, I pray, until I come to You and bring out my offering and set it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you come back.” New American Standard Bible Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” NASB 1995 “Please do not depart from here, until I come back to You, and bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” NASB 1977 “Please do not depart from here, until I come back to Thee, and bring out my offering and lay it before Thee.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” Legacy Standard Bible Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and I bring out my offering and lay it before You.” And He said, “I will remain until you return.” Amplified Bible Please do not depart from here until I come back to You, and bring my offering and place it before You.” And He said, “I will wait until you return.” Christian Standard Bible Please do not leave this place until I return to you. Let me bring my gift and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Please do not leave this place until I return to You. Let me bring my gift and set it before You.” And He said, “I will stay until you return.” American Standard Version Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. Contemporary English Version And wait here until I bring you an offering." "All right, I'll wait," the LORD answered. English Revised Version Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou come again. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't leave until I come back. I want to bring my gift and set it in front of you." "I will stay until you come back," he said. Good News Translation Please do not leave until I bring you an offering of food." He said, "I will stay until you come back." International Standard Version And please don't leave here until I've come back to you, brought my offering, and set it down in front of you." The LORD replied, "I'll stay until you return." Majority Standard Bible Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.? And the LORD said, ?I will stay until you return.? NET Bible Do not leave this place until I come back with a gift and present it to you." The LORD said, "I will stay here until you come back." New Heart English Bible Please do not go away, until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you." He said, "I will wait until you come back." Webster's Bible Translation Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come to thee, and bring forth my present, and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until thou comest again. World English Bible Please don’t go away until I come to you, and bring out my present, and lay it before you.” He said, “I will wait until you come back.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPlease do not move from here until my coming to You, and I have brought out my present, and put it before You”; and He says, “I abide until your return.” Young's Literal Translation Move not, I pray Thee, from this, till my coming in unto Thee, and I have brought out my present, and put it before Thee;' and he saith, 'I -- I do abide till thy return.' Smith's Literal Translation Now thou shalt not depart from here till my coming to thee, and I brought forth my gift and set it before thee. And he will say, I will remain till thy turning back. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd depart not hence, till I return to thee, and bring a sacrifice, and offer it to thee. And he answered: I will wait thy coming. Catholic Public Domain Version And may you not withdraw from here, until I return to you, carrying a sacrifice and offering it to you.” And he responded, “I will wait for your return.” New American Bible Please do not depart from here until I come to you and bring out my offering and set it before you.” He answered: I will await your return. New Revised Standard Version Do not depart from here until I come to you, and bring out my present, and set it before you.” And he said, “I will stay until you return.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo not depart from here until I come to thee and bring out my meal and set it before thee. And he said, I will tarry until you come again. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do not depart from here until I come to you and I shall bring out my meal and I shall set it before you.” And he said, “I shall sit until you come” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present, and lay it before thee.' And he said: 'I will tarry until thou come back.' Brenton Septuagint Translation depart not hence until I come to thee, and I will bring forth an offering and offer it before thee: and he said, I will remain until thou return. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Gideon…17Gideon answered, “If I have found favor in Your sight, give me a sign that it is You speaking with me. 18Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. Let me bring my offering and set it before You.” And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” 19So Gideon went in and prepared a young goat and unleavened bread and an ephah of flour. He placed the meat in a basket and the broth in a pot and brought them out to present to Him under the oak.… Cross References Genesis 18:3-5 “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” Exodus 3:12 “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Isaiah 7:11-14 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” / But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” / Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? ... 1 Kings 19:20 So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” 2 Kings 4:8-10 One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat. / Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God. / Please let us make a small room upstairs and put in it a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp for him. Then when he comes to us, he can stay there.” Genesis 32:24-30 So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ... Exodus 4:1-5 Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ... 1 Samuel 14:9-10 If they say, ‘Wait until we come to you,’ then we will stay where we are and will not go up to them. / But if they say, ‘Come on up,’ then we will go up, because this will be our sign that the LORD has delivered them into our hands.” 2 Kings 20:8-11 Now Hezekiah had asked Isaiah, “What will be the sign that the LORD will heal me and that I will go up to the house of the LORD on the third day?” / And Isaiah had replied, “This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Would you like the shadow to go forward ten steps, or back ten steps?” / “It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.” ... Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Luke 24:28-31 As they approached the village where they were headed, He seemed to be going farther. / But they pleaded with Him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So He went in to stay with them. / While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. ... John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” Matthew 28:20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Luke 1:18-20 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” / “I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. / And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” John 20:24-29 Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” / Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” ... Treasury of Scripture Depart not hence, I pray you, until I come to you, and bring forth my present, and set it before you. And he said, I will tarry until you come again. bring Judges 13:15 And Manoah said unto the angel of the LORD, I pray thee, let us detain thee, until we shall have made ready a kid for thee. Genesis 18:3,5 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: … Genesis 19:3 And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat. present or meat offering Jump to Previous Abide Depart Hence Lay Move Offering Please Present Tarry WaitJump to Next Abide Depart Hence Lay Move Offering Please Present Tarry WaitJudges 6 1. The Israelites for their sin are oppressed by Midian8. A prophet rebukes them 11. An angel sends Gideon for their deliverance 17. Gideon's present is consumed with fire 24. Gideon destroys Baal's altar; offers a sacrifice upon the altar Jehovah-shalom 28. Joash defends his son, and calls him Jerubbaal 33. Gideon's army 36. Gideon's signs Please do not depart from this place until I return to You. In this phrase, Gideon is speaking to the Angel of the LORD, who is often understood as a theophany, a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. Gideon's request for the Angel to stay indicates his desire for confirmation and assurance of the divine encounter. This reflects the cultural context of the time, where hospitality and the presence of a guest were highly valued. The request also shows Gideon's cautious nature and his need for reassurance, which is a recurring theme in his story. This moment parallels other biblical instances where individuals seek confirmation from God, such as Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3) and Thomas seeking proof of Jesus' resurrection (John 20:24-29). Let me bring my offering and set it before You. And the LORD said, “I will stay until you return.” Persons / Places / Events 1. GideonA judge of Israel, chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from the oppression of the Midianites. In this passage, Gideon is interacting with the Angel of the LORD, seeking confirmation of his calling. 2. The Angel of the LORD A divine messenger who appears to Gideon, often understood in conservative Christian theology as a theophany, or a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. 3. Ophrah The location where Gideon encounters the Angel of the LORD. It is significant as the place where Gideon receives his divine commission. 4. Offering Gideon’s act of bringing an offering signifies his desire to honor and seek confirmation from God. It reflects the cultural and religious practices of the time, where offerings were a means of worship and communication with God. 5. The LORD’s Assurance The LORD’s response to Gideon’s request shows His patience and willingness to confirm His word to those He calls. Teaching Points Seeking Confirmation from GodGideon’s request for confirmation is a reminder that it is okay to seek assurance from God when faced with daunting tasks. God is patient and understanding of our need for reassurance. The Importance of Worship and Offering Gideon’s act of bringing an offering underscores the importance of worship and dedication to God. Our offerings, whether time, resources, or talents, should be presented with a heart of reverence. God’s Patience and Presence The LORD’s willingness to wait for Gideon highlights His patience and desire to be present with us. God is not in a hurry and values our relationship with Him. Divine Encounters and Obedience Encounters with God often lead to a call to action. Like Gideon, we must be prepared to respond in obedience to God’s direction in our lives.Verse 18. - My present. Minehah means sometimes a present made to man, as in Judges 3:18; but it more commonly means a sacrificial offering (Genesis 4:3 5), which seems to be its meaning here, as explained vers. 19, 20. When coupled with zevach, the animal sacrifice, minchah means the meat and drink offering. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Pleaseנָ֨א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not depart תָמֻ֤שׁ (ṯā·muš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 4185: To depart, remove from this [place] מִזֶּה֙ (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while I return בֹּאִ֣י (bō·’î) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to You. אֵלֶ֔יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Let me bring וְהֹֽצֵאתִי֙ (wə·hō·ṣê·ṯî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim my gift מִנְחָתִ֔י (min·ḥā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4503: A donation, tribute, a sacrificial offering and set [it] וְהִנַּחְתִּ֖י (wə·hin·naḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3240: Bestow, cast down, lay down, up, leave off, let alone remain, pacify, place, before You.” לְפָנֶ֑יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face And [the LORD] said, וַיֹּאמַ֕ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “I אָנֹכִ֥י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I will stay אֵשֵׁ֖ב (’ê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry until עַ֥ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while you return.” שׁוּבֶֽךָ׃ (šū·ḇe·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again Links Judges 6:18 NIVJudges 6:18 NLT Judges 6:18 ESV Judges 6:18 NASB Judges 6:18 KJV Judges 6:18 BibleApps.com Judges 6:18 Biblia Paralela Judges 6:18 Chinese Bible Judges 6:18 French Bible Judges 6:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 6:18 Please don't go away until I come (Jd Judg. 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