Judges 5:21

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

"The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength." - Judges 5:21
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What does Judges 5:21 mean?

The Bible verse Judges 5:21 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength." This verse is part of the Song of Deborah, which is a triumphant hymn of praise and…

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Strength in the Midst of the Storm

In Judges 5:21, we encounter a glorious proclamation of victory and empowerment: "The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon: O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength." This verse encapsulates the divine interplay of nature, faith, and our…

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Prayer for Strength Amidst the Waters of Adversity

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You today in humble reverence and deep gratitude. As we gather our thoughts and hearts in this sacred moment, we reflect on the profound wisdom of Your Word, particularly the words spoken in Judges 5:21: "The river of…

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Judges 5:21 - "The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength."
Judges 21:5 - "And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death."
Exodus 5:21 - "And they said unto them, The LORD look upon you, and judge; because ye have made our savour to be abhorred in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to slay us."
Judges 5:7
Judges 21:20 - "Therefore they commanded the children of Benjamin, saying, Go and lie in wait in the vineyards;"
Judges 21:9 - "For the people were numbered, and, behold, there were none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead there."
Judges 10:5 - "And Jair died, and was buried in Camon."
Judges 5:5 - "The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel."
Judges 18:21 - "So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the cattle and the carriage before them."
Judges 21:17 - "And they said, There must be an inheritance for them that be escaped of Benjamin, that a tribe be not destroyed out of Israel."
Judges 9:21 - "And Jotham ran away, and fled, and went to Beer, and dwelt there, for fear of Abimelech his brother."
Judges 21:15 - "And the people repented them for Benjamin, because that the LORD had made a breach in the tribes of Israel."
Judges 21:25 - "In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes."
Judges 5:1 - "Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying,"
Judges 2:5 - "And they called the name of that place Bochim: and they sacrificed there unto the LORD."
Judges 21:21 - "And see, and, behold, if the daughters of Shiloh come out to dance in dances, then come ye out of the vineyards, and catch you every man his wife of the daughters of Shiloh, and go to the land of Benjamin."
Judges 21:4 - "And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings."
Judges 7:21 - "And they stood every man in his place round about the camp: and all the host ran, and cried, and fled."
Judges 13:21 - "But the angel of the LORD did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the LORD."
Judges 5:20 - "They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera."
Judges 5:22 - "Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones."
Judges 21:6 - "And the children of Israel repented them for Benjamin their brother, and said, There is one tribe cut off from Israel this day."
Judges 21:2 - "And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore;"
Judges 21:13 - "And the whole congregation sent some to speak to the children of Benjamin that were in the rock Rimmon, and to call peaceably unto them."
Isaiah 5:21
Isaiah 5:21
"And Jair died, and was buried in Camon." - Judges 10:5
Judges 19:21 - "So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink."
Judges 21:16 - "Then the elders of the congregation said, How shall we do for wives for them that remain, seeing the women are destroyed out of Benjamin?"