Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then thundered the horses’ hooves— galloping, galloping go his mighty steeds. New Living Translation Then the horses’ hooves hammered the ground, the galloping, galloping of Sisera’s mighty steeds. English Standard Version “Then loud beat the horses’ hoofs with the galloping, galloping of his steeds. Berean Standard Bible Then the hooves of horses thundered—the mad galloping of his stallions. King James Bible Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones. New King James Version Then the horses’ hooves pounded, The galloping, galloping of his steeds. New American Standard Bible “Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the galloping, the galloping of his mighty stallions. NASB 1995 “Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds. NASB 1977 “Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds. Legacy Standard Bible Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds. Amplified Bible “Then the horses’ hoofs beat [loudly] Because of the galloping—the galloping of his valiant and powerful steeds. Christian Standard Bible The horses’ hooves then hammered — the galloping, galloping of his stallions. Holman Christian Standard Bible The horses’ hooves then hammered— the galloping, galloping of his stallions.” American Standard Version Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones. Contemporary English Version Sisera's horses galloped off, their hoofs thundering in retreat. English Revised Version Then did the horsehoofs stamp by reason of the pransings, the pransings of their strong ones. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the horses' hoofs pounded. The mighty war horses galloped on and on. Good News Translation Then the horses came galloping on, stamping the ground with their hoofs. International Standard Version Then loud was the beat of the horses' hooves— from the galloping, galloping war steeds! Majority Standard Bible Then the hooves of horses thundered?the mad galloping of his stallions. NET Bible The horses' hooves pounded the ground; the stallions galloped madly. New Heart English Bible Then the horse hoofs pounded because of the galloping, the galloping of their steeds. Webster's Bible Translation Then were the horse's hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones. World English Bible Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen the horse-heels were broken, "" By gallopings—gallopings of its mighty ones. Young's Literal Translation Then broken were the horse-heels, By pransings -- pransings of its mighty ones. Smith's Literal Translation Then were the horse heels smitten From the courses, the courses of his strong ones. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe hoofs of the horses were broken whilst the stoutest of the enemies fled amain, and fell headlong down. Catholic Public Domain Version The hoofs of the horses were broken, while the strongest of the enemies fled away with fury, and rushed on to ruin. New American Bible Then the hoofs of the horses hammered, the galloping, galloping of steeds. New Revised Standard Version “Then loud beat the horses’ hoofs with the galloping, galloping of his steeds. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the hoofs of his horses fell down, were broken because of the prancing of his mighty ones. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then the hooves of his horses fell from the roar of the army of his mighty ones OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones. Brenton Septuagint Translation When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Deborah and Barak…21The River Kishon swept them away, the ancient river, the River Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength! 22Then the hooves of horses thundered— the mad galloping of his stallions. 23‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’… 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. ... Psalm 68:11-18 The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it: / “Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder. / Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.” ... Isaiah 63:1-6 Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ... Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... Habakkuk 3:8-15 Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? Was Your wrath against the streams? Did You rage against the sea when You rode on Your horses, on Your chariots of salvation? / You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers. / The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high. ... Jeremiah 50:37 A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered. Nahum 3:2-3 The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! / Charging horseman, flashing sword, shining spear; heaps of slain, mounds of corpses, dead bodies without end—they stumble over their dead— 2 Kings 9:20 Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!” Psalm 76:6 At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned. Isaiah 5:28 Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind. Zechariah 10:5 They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. Revelation 6:2 So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. Job 39:19-25 Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane? / Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? / He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. ... Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Treasury of Scripture Then were the horse hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones. horsehoofs. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 33:17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength. Psalm 147:10,11 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man… pransings. Jump to Previous Beat Broken Dashing Hoofs Horse Horse-Heels Horses Horse's Loud Means Mighty Ones Reason Sounding Stamp Stamped Steeds Strong Thundered ValiantJump to Next Beat Broken Dashing Hoofs Horse Horse-Heels Horses Horse's Loud Means Mighty Ones Reason Sounding Stamp Stamped Steeds Strong Thundered ValiantJudges 5 1. The Song of Deborah and BarakThen the hooves of horses thundered This phrase captures the intensity and chaos of the battle scene described in Judges 5, which is part of the Song of Deborah. The imagery of thundering hooves suggests a powerful and overwhelming force, emphasizing the might of the Lord's intervention in the battle against Sisera. In ancient warfare, horses and chariots were symbols of military strength and power. The sound of thundering hooves would have been terrifying to those on foot, highlighting the divine assistance given to Israel. This imagery is reminiscent of other biblical passages where God uses natural elements to fight for His people, such as the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14. the mad galloping of his stallions Persons / Places / Events 1. DeborahA prophetess and judge of Israel who, along with Barak, led Israel to victory over the Canaanite army led by Sisera. 2. Barak The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite forces against Sisera. 3. Sisera The commander of the Canaanite army, defeated by the Israelites in this battle. 4. Mount Tabor The location where Barak gathered his forces before descending to fight Sisera. 5. River Kishon The site of the battle where the Canaanite forces were overwhelmed by the Israelites. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in BattleThe pounding hooves symbolize the overwhelming power of God working through His people. Trust in God's sovereignty over life's battles. The Role of Faithful Leadership Deborah and Barak's leadership exemplifies the importance of faithful and courageous leaders who trust in God's promises. Divine Intervention The imagery of galloping horses underscores the miraculous intervention of God in human affairs. Recognize and rely on God's intervention in your life. Victory Through Obedience The victory was achieved through obedience to God's command. Reflect on the importance of obedience in achieving spiritual victories. Celebration of God's Deliverance Like Deborah's song, take time to celebrate and give thanks for God's deliverance and blessings in your life.(22) By the means of the pransings.--Rather, the stampings. In crossing the Kishon after moderate rains, I had an opportunity of observing by personal experience how easily a horse might be hopelessly disabled in the muddy morass formed by the river. The word is forcibly repeated by the figure known as anadiplosis. Their mighty ones.--The great lords in their iron chariots, trying to goad their frightened steeds through the flood. There is a scathing taunt in the words. Their "might" was exhibited in valiantly running away. It may, however, mean the strong steeds themselves (comp. Jeremiah 8:15; Jeremiah 51:11). Vandevelde speaks of the Kishon as being the most dangerous river of the land, from its quicksands. Verse 22. - Their mighty ones. Applied to bulls, Psalm 22:12, etc.; and to horses (A.V., his strong ones), Jeremiah 8:16; his strong horses, Jeremiah 47:3.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thenאָ֥ז (’āz) Adverb Strong's 227: At that time, place, therefore the hooves עִקְּבֵי־ (‘iq·qə·ḇê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6119: Heel, footprint, hind part of horses ס֑וּס (sūs) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) thundered— הָלְמ֖וּ (hā·lə·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1986: To strike down, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband the mad galloping מִֽדַּהֲר֖וֹת (mid·da·hă·rō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1726: A rushing, dashing of his stallions. אַבִּירָֽיו׃ (’ab·bî·rāw) Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 47: Mighty, valiant Links Judges 5:22 NIVJudges 5:22 NLT Judges 5:22 ESV Judges 5:22 NASB Judges 5:22 KJV Judges 5:22 BibleApps.com Judges 5:22 Biblia Paralela Judges 5:22 Chinese Bible Judges 5:22 French Bible Judges 5:22 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 5:22 Then the horse hoofs stamped because (Jd Judg. Jdg) |
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