Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:11-24
Judges 6:11 . On the angel of Yahweh see Judges 2:1, Genesis 16:7 *. For “ oak” read “ terebinth.” While the primitive Semites were animists, the Israelites came to associate Yahweh’ s own presence with sacred trees (p. 100, Genesis 18:1). Judges 6:12. With the assurance “ Yahweh is with thee” cf. the faith grandly expressed in the name Immanuel, “ God is with us” ( Isaiah 7:14). On hearing the words “ Yahweh is with thee,” Gideon replies, “ Oh, my lord, if Yahweh is with us” (used five... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 6:23
‘ And Yahweh said to him, “Peace be to you, do not be afraid, you shall not die.” ’ In reply Yahweh gave him peace in his heart about it. He assured him that he would not die as a result of his experience. ‘Peace be to you’. A regular greeting which wished peace of heart on the recipient. read more