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Judges 5:20

King James Version (KJV)

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Judges 5:20

Verse 20 of 31

Scripture focus

They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.

Judges 5:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 5:20

Theological / Devotional

Stars. That is, the forces of nature, either literally or poetically as representing the power of God, who controls the forces of nature.

Swept them away. See on ch. 4:15.

Trodden down. The verb may also be translated as an imperative, making the sentence read, “Tread down, O my soul, strength [that is, the mighty].” Deborah seems to imagine herself as present on the battlefield, and with these words encourages herself to press on with courage until victory is assured.

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