Judges 6:12

i.e. Will assist thee against thine and mine enemies. Thou mighty man of valour; to whom I have given strength and courage for this end.

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Is with thee — That is, will assist thee against thine enemies. Man of valour — To whom I have given strength and courage for this end.

¹² And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

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