Judges 5:7
7 Warriors ▼▼ The meaning of the Hebrew noun פְרָזוֹן (ferazon) is uncertain. Some understand the meaning as “leaders” or “those living in rural areas.” The singular noun appears to be collective (note the accompanying plural verb). For various options see B. Lindars, Judges 1–5, 237–38.
were scarce, ▼▼ Or “ceased.”
they were scarce in Israel,
until you ▼ arose, Deborah,
until you arose as a motherly protector ▼
▼ Heb “mother.” The translation assumes that the image portrays Deborah as a protector of the people. It is possible that the metaphor points to her prophetic role. Just as a male prophet could be called “father,” so Deborah, a prophetess, is called “mother” (B. Lindars, Judges 1–5, 239).
in Israel.
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