Judges 4:4 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Deborah, wife of Lappidoth, was a prophet. She was the judge in Israel at that time.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

ASV:

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

BBE:

Now Deborah, a woman prophet, the wife of Lapidoth, was judge of Israel at that time.

DBY:

Now Deb'orah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapp'idoth, was judging Israel at that time.

ERV:

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

JPS:

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

WBS:

And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

WEB:

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.

YLT:

And Deborah, a woman inspired, wife of Lapidoth, she is judging Israel at that time,

Judges 4:4 Cross References

XREF:

Judges 4:3 The sons of Israel cried to the LORD; for he had nine hundred iron chariots, and he oppressed the sons of Israel severely for twenty years.

Judges 4:5 She used to sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel came up to her for judgment. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:4 And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she {c} judged Israel at that time.
(c) By the spirit of prophesy resolving controversies and declaring the will of God.

WES:

4:4 A prophetess - As there were men - prophets, so there were also women - prophetesses, as Miriam, Exod 15:20. Huldah, 2Kings 22:14, and divers others; but the word prophets or prophetesses is ambiguous, sometimes being used of persons extraordinarily inspired by God, and endowed with the power of working miracles, and foretelling things to come; and sometimes of persons endowed with special gifts or graces, for the better understanding and discoursing about the word and mind of God. Of this sort were the sons of the prophets, or such as were bred in the schools of the prophets. who are often called prophets, as 1Sam 10:5,10. And because we read nothing of Deborah's miraculous actions, perhaps she was only a woman of eminent holiness, and knowledge of the holy scriptures, by which she was singularly qualified for judging the people according to the laws of God. Judged Israel - That is, determined causes and controversies arising among the Israelites, as is implied, ver.5. And this Jabin might suffer to be done, especially by a woman. Yet the frequent discharge of this part of the judge's office, whereby she gained great power and authority with the people, did notably (though not observed by the tyrant) prepare the way for her sliding into the other part of her office, which was to defend and rescue the people from their enemies.

MHC:

4:4-9 Deborah was a prophetess; one instructed in Divine knowledge by the inspiration of the Spirit of God. She judged Israel as God's mouth to them; correcting abuses, and redressing grievances. By God's direction, she ordered Barak to raise an army, and engage Jabin's forces. Barak insisted much upon her presence. Deborah promised to go with him. She would not send him where she would not go herself. Those who in God's name call others to their duty, should be ready to assist them in it. Barak values the satisfaction of his mind, and the good success of his enterprise, more than mere honour.

CONC:

Deborah Deb'orah Inspired Judge Judged Judging Lapidoth Lappidoth Lapp'idoth Leading Prophet Prophetess Wife

Deborah Deb'orah Inspired Israel Judge Judged Judging Leading Prophet Prophetess Time Wife

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