Judges 4:4  (1611 King James Bible)

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¶ And Deborah a prophetesse, the wife of Lapidoth, shee iudged Israel at that time.

- 1611 King James Bible

Other Translations of Judges 4:4

And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
- King James Version (Pure Cambridge 'Authorized Version')

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

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

And there was at that time Debbora a prophetess the wife of Lapidoth, who judged the people,
- Douay Rheims Bible

And Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lapidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
- Webster's Bible

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

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

Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, she judged Israel at that time.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

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View Wesley's Notes for Judges 4:4

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.

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