Judges 5:1
New International Version
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

New Living Translation
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

English Standard Version
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day:

Berean Standard Bible
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

King James Bible
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

New King James Version
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

NASB 1995
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

NASB 1977
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

Amplified Bible
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang:

American Standard Version
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

Contemporary English Version
After the battle was over that day, Deborah and Barak sang this song:

English Revised Version
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On that day Deborah and Barak, son of Abinoam, sang this song:

Good News Translation
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

International Standard Version
Later that day, Deborah and Abinoam's son Barak celebrated by singing this song:

Majority Standard Bible
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this song:

NET Bible
On that day Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang this victory song:

New Heart English Bible
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

World English Bible
Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Deborah sings—also Barak son of Abinoam—on that day, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And Deborah singeth -- also Barak son of Abinoam -- on that day, saying: --

Smith's Literal Translation
And Deborah will sing, and Barak, son of Abinoam, in that day, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In that day Debbora and Barac son of Abinoem sung, and said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
In that day, Deborah and Barak, the son of Abinoam, sang out, saying:

New American Bible
On that day Deborah sang this song—and Barak, son of Abinoam:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Deborah and Barak son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THEN sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Debora and Baraq, son of Abinam, sang on that day saying
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Debbora and Barac son of Abineem sang in that day, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



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.…

Cross References
Exodus 15:1-21
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. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. / The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. ...

1 Samuel 2:1-10
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. / Do not boast so proudly, or let arrogance come from your mouth, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by Him actions are weighed. ...

Psalm 18:1-50
For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. / I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. ...

Psalm 68:1-35
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. / As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. / But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. ...

Psalm 98:1-9
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. / The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. ...

Psalm 105:1-45
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ...

Psalm 106:1-48
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? / Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times. ...

Psalm 107:1-43
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy / and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. ...

Psalm 136:1-26
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. ...

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, ...

Isaiah 42:10-13
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands. ...

Luke 1:46-55
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. ...

Luke 1:67-79
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. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, ...

Acts 2:14-36
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words. / These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day! / No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ...

Acts 4:24-31
When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ ...


Treasury of Scripture

Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,

sang Deborah.

Exodus 15:1,21
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea…

Numbers 21:17
Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it:

1 Samuel 2:1
And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

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Judges 12:1-6
And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire…

Luke 1:46,67,68
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, …

Revelation 15:3,4
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints…

Revelation 19:1-3
And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: …

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Judges 5
1. The Song of Deborah and Barak














Then Deborah and Barak
The opening of Judges 5:1 introduces us to two central figures: Deborah and Barak. Deborah, a prophetess and judge, stands as a remarkable leader in Israel's history, embodying wisdom and courage. Her role as a female leader in a patriarchal society is significant, highlighting God's use of unexpected vessels to fulfill His purposes. Barak, whose name means "lightning," is a military leader who partners with Deborah. Their collaboration underscores the importance of unity and obedience to God's call, regardless of gender or societal norms.

son of Abinoam
Barak is identified as the son of Abinoam, which situates him within a specific lineage and tribe, likely the tribe of Naphtali. This detail roots the narrative in historical reality, reminding readers of the tangible, lived experiences of these biblical figures. It also emphasizes the importance of heritage and identity in the unfolding of God's plan for His people.

sang on that day
The act of singing signifies a response of worship and gratitude. In ancient Israel, songs were often used to commemorate significant events, victories, or divine interventions. "On that day" indicates a specific moment of triumph and celebration, marking the defeat of the Canaanite oppressors. This phrase invites readers to reflect on the power of praise and the importance of remembering and recounting God's faithfulness in our lives.

saying
The introduction of the song with "saying" prepares the reader for a poetic and prophetic expression. In Hebrew culture, songs and poetry were not merely artistic expressions but were often vehicles for divine revelation and teaching. This word sets the stage for the subsequent verses, which will recount the mighty acts of God and the faithfulness of His servants. It encourages believers to listen attentively to the truths and lessons embedded in the song that follows.

(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.

Verse 1. - Then sang Deborah, etc. The ode which follows was doubtless the composition of Deborah the prophetess, and was sung by her (as the gender of the Hebrew verb indicates), assisted by Barak, who perhaps sang the antistrophe (cf. Exodus 15:1, 21). It is a song of wonderful beauty and lyric power, somewhat difficult, as all Hebrew poetry is.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On that
הַה֖וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Deborah
דְּבוֹרָ֔ה (də·ḇō·w·rāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1683: Deborah -- two Israelite women

and Barak
וּבָרָ֖ק (ū·ḇā·rāq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1301: Barak -- 'flash of lightning', an Israelite leader

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Abinoam
אֲבִינֹ֑עַם (’ă·ḇî·nō·‘am)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 42: Abinoam -- 'my father is delight', the father of Barak

sang this song:
וַתָּ֣שַׁר (wat·tā·šar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7891: To sing


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