Judges 5:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

On that day D'vorah and Barak the son of Avino'am sang this song:

Berean Standard Bible:

On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

American Standard Version:

Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then sang^{H7891} Deborah^{H1683} and Barak^{H1301} the son^{H1121} of Abinoam^{H42} on that day^{H3117}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Judges 5:1

Judges 5:1 is the opening verse of the Song of Deborah, one of the oldest and most significant pieces of Hebrew poetry found in the Bible. This song celebrates the victory of the Israelites over the Canaanite forces led by Sisera, a commander of the army of King Jabin of Hazor. The song is attributed to Deborah, a prophetess and the judge of Israel at the time, and Barak, an Israelite military leader.

The historical context of this verse is set during a period when the Israelites were oppressed by the Canaanites, and God called Deborah to lead the people. Deborah summoned Barak and instructed him to gather an army to confront Sisera's troops. Although Barak was initially hesitant and requested Deborah's presence on the battlefield, he ultimately led the Israelites to a decisive victory.

Judges 5:1 specifically introduces the song of praise and thanksgiving that Deborah and Barak sang to the Lord following their triumph. The verse sets the scene "on that day," emphasizing the immediacy and spontaneity of their praise in response to God's deliverance. The themes of the song include divine intervention, the importance of faith and obedience, and the role of God as the one who gives victory over enemies. It also highlights the leadership of Deborah and the participation of the tribes of Israel in the battle, as well as the valor of individuals like Jael, who played a crucial role in the defeat of Sisera.

The song itself is a powerful testament to the religious and national spirit of Israel during the time of the judges, and it serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people when they trust in Him. It is a celebration of God's sovereignty, the power of communal worship, and the commemoration of significant events in the history of Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7891
   There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׁיר
   Transliteration: shîyr
   Pronunciation: sheer
   Description: or (the original form) שׁוּר; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with שׁוּר through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing; behold (by mistake for שׁוּר), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman).
   
2. Strong's Number: H1683
   There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דְּבּוֹרָה
   Transliteration: Dᵉbôwrâh
   Pronunciation: deb-o-raw'
   Description: or (shortened) דְּבֹרָה; the same as דְּבוֹרָה; Deborah, the name of two Hebrewesses; Deborah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H1301
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּרָק
   Transliteration: Bârâq
   Pronunciation: baw-rawk'
   Description: the same as בָּרָק; Barak, an Israelite; Barak.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H42
   There are 1275 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲבִינֹעַם
   Transliteration: ʼĂbîynôʻam
   Pronunciation: ab-ee-no'-am
   Description: from אָב and נֹעַם; father of pleasantness (i.e. gracious); Abinoam, an Israelite; Abinoam.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
7. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.