To paraphrase someone who answered a question of mine yesterday, "when determining self-will from the Gods will I set out a fleece"
What's that mean? Some examples of how to do this, if you can.
2007-01-24 17:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by freshbliss 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I looked this up because I was curious, and I am including a link with an explanation of "setting out a fleece". I hope this helps.
2007-01-24 17:33:42 · answer #1 · answered by Saph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fleece before the Lord" comes from the story of Gideon in Judges 6:36-38.
Gideon said to God, "If you will save Israel by my hand as you have promised- look, I will place a wool fleece on the threshing floor. If there is dew only on the fleece and all the ground is dry, then I will know that you will save Israel by my hand, as you said." And that is what happened. Gideon rose early the next day; he squeezed the fleece and wrung out the dew—a bowlful of water.
People use it today a little out of context, however someone might say, 'Lord if that is you that is speaking to me give me a sign."
2007-01-24 17:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by n8g123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to test God's will when you don't get the answer you want or have doubt.
It comes from a story in the Bible (Judges 6:36-40).
2007-01-24 17:33:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tony C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a test from God and one that we should NOT do.
Example: I'm driving down the road and I see a red traffic light ahead, so I say to myself, "God, if you want me to quit my job, make this light turn green right now!"
Jesus said it is a wicked generation that seeks after signs and wonders.
2007-01-24 17:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asking for a sign...
Judges 6
2007-01-24 17:35:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋