God had told him he would have victory (v. 14), and He had responded to a previous request for a sign with a miraculous display of power in fire (v. 16).
Sinabi ng Diyos na bibigyan Niya sila ng tagumpay (talata 14), at tumugon ang Diyos sa naunang kahilingan ni Gideon para sa isang tanda sa pamamagitan ng apoy (talata 16).