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Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
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Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving)
3665393 Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Gideon chooses his men, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866. In 1866, the French artist and illustrator Gustave Dore (1832-1883), published a series of 241 wood engravings for a new deluxe edition of the 1843 French translation of the Vulgate Bible, popularly known as the Bible de Tours. This new edition was known as La Grande Bible de Tours and its illustrations were immensely successful. Gideon was a military leader, judge and prophet. God told Gideon they were still too many and instructed him to bring them to the water and to keep only those who raised the water to their mouth, and while doing so, drank the water lapping it with their tongues as a dog laps. Gideon was a military leader, judge and prophet..); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Gideon Chooses His Men - A Testament of Faith and Obedience
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. In this engraving from the Dore Bible, Gustave Dore transports us back to ancient times, immersing us in a pivotal moment of biblical history. Gideon, a revered military leader, judge, and prophet, stands before a group of men as he selects his chosen few for battle. As rays of sunlight pierce through the cloudy sky above, Gideon listens intently to divine instructions whispered into his ear. God reveals that their army is still too large and instructs Gideon to bring them to the water's edge. Only those who drink by lapping water with their tongues like dogs will remain. With determination etched on his face, Gideon watches each man approach the water source. The tension builds as some bend down without hesitation while others hesitate or choose alternative methods. Through this simple test of obedience and trust in God's guidance, Gideon separates the faithful warriors from those less committed. This powerful illustration captures not only an important event in religious history but also serves as a timeless reminder of faith's ability to guide our actions even in moments of uncertainty. It reminds us that true strength lies not solely in numbers or physical prowess but rather in unwavering devotion and reliance on something greater than ourselves. Gustave Dore's masterful engraving brings this profound story vividly to life—inviting viewers across centuries to witness firsthand the transformative power found within acts of faith and obedience.
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