# Yahweh looked at him

"Yahweh looked at Gideon"

# from the hand

Here "hand" represents power or control. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# of Midian

Here "Midian" represents the people of Midian. Alternate translation: "of the Midianites" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# Have I not sent you?

Yahweh uses a question to ensure Gideon that he is sending him. Here "sent" means Yahweh has appointed Gideon with a specific task. Alternate translation: "I, Yahweh, am sending you!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])