Judges 5:1
Judges 5:1 in Multiple Translations
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
At that time Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, made this song, saying:
That day Deborah and Barak, son of Abinoam, sang this song:
Then sang Deborah, and Barak the sonne of Abinoam the same day, saying,
And Deborah singeth — also Barak son of Abinoam — on that day, saying: —
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,
In that day Debbora and Barac son of Abinoem sung, and said:
On that day, Deborah sang this song, along with Barak:
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Judges 5:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּ֣שַׁר
דְּבוֹרָ֔ה
וּ/בָרָ֖ק
בֶּן
אֲבִינֹ֑עַם
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
הַ/ה֖וּא
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/תָּ֣שַׁר
shîyr
H7891
to sing
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
דְּבוֹרָ֔ה
Dᵉbôwrâh
H1683
Deborah
N-proper
וּ/בָרָ֖ק
Bârâq
H1301
Barak
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
אֲבִינֹ֑עַם
ʼĂbîynôʻam
H42
Abinoam
N-proper
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Art | Pron
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 5:1
וַ/תָּ֣שַׁר
shîyr
H7891
"to sing"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to sing, and it is used in the Bible to describe the act of singing, like when the Israelites sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15. It can also refer to a singer or songstress. The Bible often mentions singing as a way to praise God.
Definition: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung
Usage: Occurs in 79 OT verses. KJV: behold (by mistake for H7789 (שׁוּר)), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). See also: Exodus 15:1; Nehemiah 12:45; Psalms 7:1.
דְּבוֹרָ֔ה
Dᵉbôwrâh
H1683
"Deborah"
N-proper
Deborah was a prophetess and judge in the Bible, known for her wisdom and leadership, as told in the book of Judges, chapters 4 and 5.
Definition: A woman living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.4; married to Lappidoth (H3941) § Deborah = "bee" 1) the nurse of Rebekah who accompanied her from the house of Bethuel 2) a prophetess who judged Israel
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Deborah. See also: Genesis 35:8; Judges 4:14; Judges 5:15.
וּ/בָרָ֖ק
Bârâq
H1301
"Barak"
Conj | N-proper
Barak means lightning, a man who delivered Israel from the Canaanites with Deborah's help, as told in Judges 4.6. He was the son of Abinoam of Kedesh. Barak's story shows God's power through faithful leaders.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6; son of: Abinoam (H0042) § Barak = "lightning" or "lightning flash" son of Abinoam of Kedesh who, incited by Deborah, a prophetess of Ephraim, delivered the Israelites from the yoke of Jabin by routing the Canaanites in the plain of Jezreel
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Barak. See also: Judges 4:6; Judges 4:15; Judges 5:15.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אֲבִינֹ֑עַם
ʼĂbîynôʻam
H42
"Abinoam"
N-proper
Abinoam was an Israelite and the father of Barak, a judge in Israel. He is mentioned in the book of Judges as the parent of a prominent figure. Abinoam's name means 'my father is delight'.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.6; father of: Barak (H1301) § Abinoam = "my father is delight" father of Barak, descendant of Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Abinoam. See also: Judges 4:6; Judges 5:1; Judges 5:12.
בַּ/יּ֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הַ/ה֖וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Judges 5:1
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- Context
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- Judges 5:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Judges 5:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 5:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 5:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Judges 5:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 5:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 5:1
- Cambridge Bible on Judges 5:1
- Barnes' Notes on Judges 5:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Judges 5:1
- Sermons on Judges 5:1
Context — The Song of Deborah and Barak
1On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:
2“When the princes take the lead in Israel, when the people volunteer, bless the LORD. 3Listen, O kings! Give ear, O princes! I will sing to the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD, the God of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 15:1 | Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. |
| 2 | Revelation 19:1–3 | After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” |
| 3 | Psalms 18:1 | I love You, O LORD, my strength. |
| 4 | Revelation 15:3–4 | and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 12:1–6 | In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 2:1 | At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD in whom my horn is exalted. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. |
| 7 | Job 38:7 | while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? |
| 8 | Luke 1:67–68 | Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 20:21 | Then Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed those who would sing to the LORD and praise the splendor of His holiness. As they went out before the army, they were singing: “Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 26:1 | In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. |
Judges 5:1 Summary
[This verse tells us that Deborah and Barak sang a song to celebrate their victory over the Canaanites, which was given to them by God. This shows us that God is worthy of our praise and worship, just like in Psalms 100:1-5. Deborah and Barak's song is an example of how we can express our gratitude and adoration to God for His deliverance in our lives. By singing their song, Deborah and Barak were acknowledging God's power and sovereignty, which is a theme that is repeated throughout the Bible, including in Exodus 15:1-21.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Deborah and Barak, and why are they singing a song?
Deborah is a prophetess and judge of Israel, and Barak is a military leader, as seen in Judges 4:6-10. They are singing a song to celebrate the victory God gave them over the Canaanites, similar to the song of Moses in Exodus 15:1-21.
What is the significance of the phrase 'On that day' in this verse?
The phrase 'On that day' is a common biblical expression that introduces a significant event or turning point, as seen in Isaiah 2:11 and Ezekiel 38:10. In this context, it marks the day when Deborah and Barak sang their song of praise to God after their victory.
Is this song of Deborah and Barak still relevant to us today?
Yes, their song is still relevant today because it expresses praise and gratitude to God for His deliverance, which is a timeless theme in the Bible, as seen in Psalms 100:1-5 and Revelation 15:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the book of Judges?
This verse is a key part of the narrative in Judges, which tells the story of Israel's cycles of sin, judgment, and deliverance. Deborah and Barak's song is a celebration of God's deliverance, which is a central theme in the book of Judges, as seen in Judges 2:10-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can express my praise and gratitude to God for His deliverance in my life, just like Deborah and Barak did?
- How can I, like Deborah and Barak, acknowledge God's role in my victories and successes, rather than taking credit for them myself?
- What are some 'songs' I can sing to the Lord, whether literally or metaphorically, to express my worship and adoration?
- In what ways can I, like Deborah, use my gifts and talents to serve God and lead others in worship and praise?
Gill's Exposition on Judges 5:1
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam,.... Deborah is first mentioned, because she was, as Kimchi says, the root or foundation of the work, the chief person in it, both in the direction of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 5:1
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, Then sang Deborah and Barak ... on that day.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 5:1
JUDGES CHAPTER 5 Deborah exhorts to praise; she begins; recounts the former wonders and mercies of God to his people, . From the miseries of former times glories in their present state, . Excites the governors, &c. to praise the Lord, . Commends the chief of the tribes who went forth willingly to this battle, and checks the unwilling who tarried at home, . Describes the victory in all its circumstances, . Curseth Meroz for not coming to their assistance, . Extols Jael and her act, . Derideth Sisera’ s court ladies, . Prays for like judgment on their enemies, and prosperity to God’ s people, . Deborah was the composer of this song as may be gathered from .
Trapp's Commentary on Judges 5:1
Judges 5:1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,Ver. 1. Then sang Deborah and Barak.] Like as before had done Moses and Miriam in Exodus 15:1-21, which chapter and this are by one called monumental chapters. Deborah was a poetess as well as a prophetess, learned, eloquent, industrious, far beyond Sappho or Procatia, who was called Musa Lyrica, and five various times got the better of Pindarus in versifying. On that day.] While the deliverance was fresh and their hearts well affected. So did Jehoshaphat and his army at Berachah. So did Hezekiah newly recovered. So did Zacharias so soon as his mouth was opened. If this be not done speedily, benefits will soon wax stale, and putrify as fish. No part of the thank offering might be kept unspent till the third day. God loveth a cheerful giver.
"Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion." Suidas.
Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 5:1
(1) Then sang Deborah.—She was a prophetess, I and the word for “prophet,” like the Latin vates, involved gifts which were closely allied to those of the poet. And Barak.—Doubtless Deborah was the sole author of the song, as is implied by the singular verb (Judges 5:3); but no doubt Barak joined in antiphon when it was sung, just as Moses, at the head of the warriors, and Miriam, at the head of the women, sang the song of Moses, in Exodus 15. As the English version requires some correction, I have appended a translation at the end of the chapter, which must be regarded as a kind of running commentary.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 5:1
CHAPTER V The triumphant song of Deborah and Barak, after the defeat of Sisera, captain of the armies of Jabin, king of Canaan. NOTES ON CHAP. V Verse 1. Then sang Deborah, and Barak] There are many difficulties in this very sublime song; and learned men have toiled much to remove them. That there are several gross mistakes in our version will be instantly acknowledged by all who can critically examine the original. Dr. Kennicott has distributed it into parts, assigned to Deborah and Barak alternately. But his division is by far too artificial. Dr. Hales has also given a version of it which, perhaps, comes nearer to the simplicity of the original; but it also leaves several difficulties behind.
As these are the two best versions I have met with, I shall lay them both in parallel columns before the reader, after introducing the general description of this song, given by each of these learned men. These the reader will find at the conclusion of the chapter.
Cambridge Bible on Judges 5:1
1. The title says that the Ode was sung by Deborah and Barak, no doubt on account of the 1st person in Judges 5:3; Judges 5:9; Judges 5:13, and the verb rendered I arose in Judges 5:7. But in Judges 5:12 Deborah herself is addressed by name (cf. Judges 5:15), and in Judges 5:7 the verb can just as correctly be rendered thou didst arise; while the 1st person in Judges 5:3; Judges 5:9; Judges 5:13 is readily explained by the love of personification so common in the O.T. (see on Judges 1:3): the poet acts as the mouthpiece of his victorious countrymen. The title represents a traditional view of the Song, but it does not carry more weight than the title of the Song of Moses Exodus 15, or the headings of the Psalms.
Barnes' Notes on Judges 5:1
Deborah, as “a prophetess,” both composed and sang this noble ode, which, for poetic spirit and lyric fire, is not surpassed by any of the sacred songs in the Bible.
Whedon's Commentary on Judges 5:1
1. Then sang Deborah and Barak. — As Moses and Miriam led Israel in singing the triumphal song of Exodus 15, so in this case Barak probably led the men, and Deborah the women, and at the appropriate
Sermons on Judges 5:1
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Blessing the Blesser by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God's power and grace in order to live a fulfilling spiritual life. He uses the analogy of trolley arm |
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Bristol Conference 1976-12 Studies in the Judges by Bob Clark | The video is a sermon on the Book of Judges in the Bible. It discusses the unique period in the nation's history that is covered in chapters 4 and 5 of the book. These chapters dep |
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God Uses Women by Erlo Stegen | This sermon delves into the story of Deborah and Jael in the book of Judges, highlighting the importance of true faith and leadership. It emphasizes the consequences of forsaking G |
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(Hebrews) 2-Moses by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the story of Moses and his commitment to serving God. The speaker highlights Moses' dedication by mentioning his 40 days of fasting and his |
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Don't Lose Your Song by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing one's song, referring to the joy and praise that comes from having a strong faith in God. The speaker reads from |
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The Life of David Brainerd - Part. 2 by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon transcript, the preacher reflects on their own feelings of unworthiness and insufficiency. They express a desire for a close and constant devotion to God and a fear |
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Death of a Promise - Part 3 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon series entitled "The Death of a Promise," the preacher discusses the concept of God putting a sentence of death on a promise. He uses the example of Abraham and how |