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Judges 5:13

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Judges 5:13 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then the survivors came down to the nobles; the people of the LORD came down to me against the mighty.

King James Version KJV

Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.

American Standard Version ASV

Then came down a remnant of the nobles and the people; Jehovah came down for me against the mighty.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then the chiefs went down to the doors; the Lord's people went down among the strong ones.

Free Bible Version FBV

The survivors went to attack the nobles, the people of the Lord went to attack the powerful.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For they that remaine, haue dominio ouer the mightie of the people: the Lord hath giuen me dominion ouer the strong.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Then him who is left of the honourable ones He caused to rule the people of Jehovah, He caused me to rule among the mighty.

World English Bible WEB

“Then a remnant of the nobles and the people came down. The LORD came down for me against the mighty.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

The remnants of the people are saved, the Lord hath fought among the valiant ones.

Translation for Translators T4T

Later, some of the Israeli people came down from Tabor Mountain with us, their leaders. These men who belonged to Yahweh came with me to fight their strong enemies.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Judges 5:13

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Judges 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB אָ֚ז יְרַ֣ד שָׂרִ֔יד לְ/אַדִּירִ֖ים עָ֑ם יְהוָ֕ה יְרַד לִ֖/י בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִֽים
אָ֚ז ʼâz H227 then Adv
יְרַ֣ד râdâh H7287 to rule V-Qal-Perf-3ms
שָׂרִ֔יד sârîyd H8300 survivor N-ms
לְ/אַדִּירִ֖ים ʼaddîyr H117 great Prep | Adj
עָ֑ם ʻam H5971 Amaw N-ms
יְהוָ֕ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
יְרַד râdâh H7287 to rule V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ֖/י Prep | Suff
בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִֽים gibbôwr H1368 mighty man Prep | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Judges 5:13

אָ֚ז ʼâz H227 "then" Adv
This Hebrew word refers to a past time or place, often used to describe something that happened earlier. It can also be used as a conjunction to show a cause-and-effect relationship. In the Bible, it appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) then, at that time 1a) temporal expressions 1a1) then (past) 1a2) then, if...then (future) 1a3) earlier 1b) logical expressions 1b1) in that case 1b2) that (being so)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet. See also: Genesis 4:26; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 2:5.
יְרַ֣ד râdâh H7287 "to rule" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to have power or control over someone or something. It can also mean to scrape or crumble something, like scraping out a bowl.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, dominate, tread down 1a) (Qal) to have dominion, rule, subjugate 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to dominate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: (come to, make to) have dominion, prevail against, reign, (bear, make to) rule,(-r, over), take. See also: Genesis 1:26; 2 Chronicles 8:10; Psalms 49:15.
שָׂרִ֔יד sârîyd H8300 "survivor" N-ms
A survivor is someone who remains alive after a difficult event, and this word is used to describe those who are left after a disaster or war. It can also refer to a remnant of people who continue to exist despite challenges. The Bible often uses this term to describe the remaining Israelites.
Definition: 1) survivor, remnant, that which is left 1a) survivor
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] alive, left, remain(-ing), remnant, rest. See also: Numbers 21:35; 2 Kings 10:11; Isaiah 1:9.
לְ/אַדִּירִ֖ים ʼaddîyr H117 "great" Prep | Adj
Describes something or someone as great or powerful, such as the mighty waters of the sea in Psalm 107.
Definition: 1) great, majestic 1a) of waters of sea 1b) of a tree 1c) of kings, nations, gods 2) great one, majestic one 2a) of nobles, chieftains, servants
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: excellent, famous, gallant, glorious, goodly, lordly, mighty(-ier one), noble, principal, worthy. See also: Exodus 15:10; Psalms 136:18; Psalms 8:2.
עָ֑ם ʻam H5971 "Amaw" N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
יְהוָ֕ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יְרַד râdâh H7287 "to rule" V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This word means to have power or control over someone or something. It can also mean to scrape or crumble something, like scraping out a bowl.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, dominate, tread down 1a) (Qal) to have dominion, rule, subjugate 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to dominate
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: (come to, make to) have dominion, prevail against, reign, (bear, make to) rule,(-r, over), take. See also: Genesis 1:26; 2 Chronicles 8:10; Psalms 49:15.
לִ֖/י "" Prep | Suff
בַּ/גִּבּוֹרִֽים gibbôwr H1368 "mighty man" Prep | Adj
This word describes a strong or mighty man, like a warrior or champion, as seen in 1 Samuel 17:51 where David defeats Goliath. It can also imply a brave or valiant person.
Definition: adj 1) strong, mighty n m 2) strong man, brave man, mighty man
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: champion, chief, [idiom] excel, giant, man, mighty (man, one), strong (man), valiant man. See also: Genesis 6:4; 2 Chronicles 17:16; Psalms 19:6.

Study Notes — Judges 5:13

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1 Revelation 2:26–27 And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations. He will rule them with an iron scepter and shatter them like pottery —just as I have received authority from My Father.
2 Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
3 Psalms 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
4 Isaiah 41:15–16 Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel.
5 Psalms 49:14 Like sheep they are destined for Sheol. Death will be their shepherd. The upright will rule them in the morning, and their form will decay in Sheol, far from their lofty abode.
6 Ezekiel 17:24 Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring the tall tree down and make the low tree tall. I dry up the green tree and make the withered tree flourish. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I have done it.’”
7 Daniel 7:18–27 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’ Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, which was different from all the others—extremely terrifying—devouring and crushing with iron teeth and bronze claws, then trampling underfoot whatever was left. I also wanted to know about the ten horns on its head and the other horn that came up, before which three of them fell—the horn whose appearance was more imposing than the others, with eyes and with a mouth that spoke words of arrogance. As I watched, this horn was waging war against the saints and prevailing against them, until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom. This is what he said: ‘The fourth beast is a fourth kingdom that will appear on the earth, different from all the other kingdoms, and it will devour the whole earth, trample it down, and crush it. And the ten horns are ten kings who will rise from this kingdom. After them another king, different from the earlier ones, will rise and subdue three kings. He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time. But the court will convene, and his dominion will be taken away and completely destroyed forever. Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
8 Revelation 3:9 Look at those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead. I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.

Judges 5:13 Summary

In Judges 5:13, the survivors of a great battle are gathering with their leaders to celebrate their victory. The people of the LORD, who are faithful to God, are standing against their powerful enemies, trusting in God's strength. This shows us that when we trust in God, we can overcome even the mightiest challenges, just like the Israelites did with God's help (as seen in Exodus 14:13-14 and Psalm 23:4). By putting our faith in God, we can stand strong against anything that comes our way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for the survivors to come down to the nobles in Judges 5:13?

This phrase suggests that the people who survived the battle are gathering with their leaders, the nobles, to celebrate their victory, as seen in other instances of gathering after battle in the Bible, such as in Exodus 18:13 and Deuteronomy 1:9-18.

Who are the people of the LORD in this verse?

The people of the LORD refer to the Israelites who are faithful to God, as mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in 2 Chronicles 7:14 and Psalm 100:3, where it is clear that the people of the LORD are those who worship and obey Him.

What does it mean to come down against the mighty?

Coming down against the mighty implies that the people of the LORD are standing against powerful enemies, trusting in God's power and strength, similar to the trust expressed in Psalm 27:1-3 and Isaiah 40:31.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the song in Judges 5?

This verse is part of a larger song of praise and victory, as seen in Judges 5:1-31, where the Israelites are celebrating their triumph over their enemies with the help of God, as described in verses like Judges 5:4 and Judges 5:20.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean for me to stand against the mighty in my own life, and how can I trust in God's power to overcome them?
  2. How can I, like the survivors in this verse, gather with other believers to celebrate God's victories in my life?
  3. What are some ways that I can, like the people of the LORD, demonstrate my faithfulness to God in my daily life?
  4. How can I apply the principles of trust and obedience seen in this verse to my own struggles and challenges?

Gill's Exposition on Judges 5:13

Then he made him that remaineth,.... The people of Israel that remained, who had been under the yoke of Jabin king of Canaan, under which many of the Israelites very probably died; but now the few

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Judges 5:13

Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Judges 5:13

Thus God did not only preserve the poor and despised remnant of his people from the fury of the oppressor before this war, and from the destruction which Sisera designed and promised himself to bring upon them by this war; but also gave them the victory, and thereby the dominion over the princes and nobles of Canaan, who were combined against them. Me, though but a weak woman.

Trapp's Commentary on Judges 5:13

Judges 5:13 Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the LORD made me have dominion over the mighty.Ver. 13. Then he made him that remaineth,] i.e., Once he made the relics of the Canaanites to rule over the nobles of Israel; but now the Lord hath made me or my people to have dominion over those mighties. Or rather thus, Then he made the residue of Israel to prevail over their oppressors. The Lord made me, a weak woman, to get the better of those nobles and high officials.

Ellicott's Commentary on Judges 5:13

(13) Then he made him that remaineth have dominion.—The translation, reading, and punctuation of this verse is uncertain. The MSS. of the LXX. vary, and the Vulgate merely gives a paraphrase. The Alexandrine MS. of the LXX. may be correct: “Then descended a remnant against the mighty.” Ewald renders it, “Then descended a remnant of the nobles of the people.” They were only “a remnant,” because at least six of the tribes—Judah, Simeon, Dan, Asher, Reuben, Gad—held aloof. The Lord made me have dominion over the mighty.—Rather, Jehovah descended to me among the heroes. The LXX. (Cod. B) and others connect “people” with this clause: “The people of Jehovah descended,” &c., and perhaps correctly.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Judges 5:13

Verse 13. Make him that remaineth] This appears to be spoken of Barak, who is represented as being only a remnant of the people.

Cambridge Bible on Judges 5:13

13. Then came down a remnant] The Massoretic scribes intended the verb to mean ‘then may the remnant (i.e. of Israel) rule over the noble ones,’ a prayer; but the noble ones like the mighty are most naturally Israelites, and after then the LXX and other Verss. give a perfect. With a slight change of pronunciation the RV. renders ‘Then came down a remnant of the nobles and the people,’ inserting and without any right. The word for remnant means, not ‘a mere handful,’ but survivors from a battle, a sense unsuitable here; we may perhaps correct the form to Israel (Budde, Moore), and thus obtain a good parallelism to the people of the Lord, as the words are to be read (LXX. B). The whole verse may be restored: Then came down Israel like noble ones, The people of the Lord came down for Him as heroes. For Him (LXX) is preferable to for me in the text.

Barnes' Notes on Judges 5:13

This verse is otherwise rendered: “then a remnant of the nobles came down; the people of the Lord came down for me against the mighty.” The following verses mention in detail who this “remnant” were.

Whedon's Commentary on Judges 5:13

13. Then came down — We feel constrained to discard the Masoretic punctuation in this word ιψγ, and translate it as if written ιψγ.

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