士師記 5:12 JCB

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Judges 5:12

It should seem by this new and repeated call of the Prophetess, that she thought her soul was not as yet sufficiently roused to the service of praising God. And though she had put forth all her strength, yet she fell so far short of what she wished to say, that language failed. It is remarkable, that the Holy Ghost puts the same language in the mouth of the Church in after ages, when calling upon the great Head of his Church the Lord Jesus, under one of his well known characters, The arm of... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Judges 5:12

Captives. Hebrew, "Take thy captivity prisoner." Hold those in subjection who so lately domineered over you. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Judges 5:12-23

12-23 Deborah called on her own soul to be in earnest. He that will set the hearts of other men on fire with the love of Christ, must himself burn with love. Praising God is a work we should awake to, and awake ourselves unto. She notices who fought against Israel, who fought for them, and who kept away. Who fought against them. They were obstinate enemies to God's people, therefore the more dangerous. Who fought for them. The several tribes that helped are here spoken of with honour; for... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Judges 5:1-18

The Glory and Power of Israel v. 1. Then sang Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, on that day, the song having been composed by Deborah in celebration of the great victory, saying, v. 2. Praise ye the Lord for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves, literally, "for the free exhibition of warlike valor in Israel," namely, when the people with their leaders wholly devoted themselves to God. and hazarded their lives in the strength of this faith, "for the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Judges 5:12-23

Delineation Of The Victors And The VictoryJudges 5:12-2312Awake, awake Deborah!Awake, awake, compose the song!Barak, arise!—conquer thy conquest,Thou son of Abinoam!13Then down against the robust rushed a remnant,The People of God rushed with me against the powerful.2814From Ephraim’s stock, the victors of Amalek;After thee (marched) Benjamin against thy foes,29Masters came from Machir,Men skillful with the accountant’s pencil30 distinguished Zebulun.15But the first31 in Issachar were with... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Judges 5:12-23

the Stars in Their Courses Judges 5:12-23 This noble psalm contains memorable sentences. The “captivity” phrase in Judges 5:12 is quoted in Psalms 68:18 and Ephesians 4:8 ; and in the latter is applied to the ascension of our Lord. He led in captivity those evil powers which had for so long held mankind in captivity. Let us not fear death, or the grave, or Hades. They have been bound to the chariot-wheels of our Lord, and their keys hang at his girdle, Revelation 1:18 . Levies and... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Judges 5:1-31

Here we have preserved for us the great song of Deborah, composed and sung in celebration of the victory. It is full of fire and passion and is a remarkable index to the character of the woman herself. It may be divided into two main parts. First, verses one to eleven is a great chant of confidence, telling the story of the deepest secret of the victories. Everything is attributed to the direct government and activity of God. In it she recognized that the leaders were raised and the people... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 5:12-17

The Call To Action and the Response (Judges 5:12-15 ). Judges 5:12 “Awake, awake, Deborah. Awake, awake, utter a song. Arise Barak, and lead your captivity captive, You son of Abinoam.” Accordingly there now comes the call to the leaders to do their duty. Deborah, the prophetess, is to ‘utter a song’, in other words to prophesy. We can compare with this how the king of Moab called on Balaam to prophesy against Israel (Numbers 22:5-6). The words of such a prophet or prophetess were seen as... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Judges 5:1-12

Judges 5. The Song of Deliverance.— The Song of Deborah— so called because of the words “ I, Deborah, arose” ( Judges 5:7)— is a splendid battle-ode, evidently contemporaneous with the events which it celebrates. It breathes the patriotic fervour and religious enthusiasm which inspired the loftiest minds in Israel, and proves that a great faith was already working wonders in the tribes which till lately had been desert nomads. “ It is a work of genius, and therefore a work of that highest art... read more