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Judges 5:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.

Judges 5:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Judges 5:21

Theological / Devotional

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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