Judges 5:22 web — Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.

World English Bible

"Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones."

— Judges 5:22, World English Bible

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Judges 5 — Context

19

"The kings came and fought, then the kings of Canaan fought at Taanach by the waters of Megiddo. They took no plunder of silver.

20

From the sky the stars fought. From their courses, they fought against Sisera.

21

The river Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. My soul, march on with strength.

22

Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.

23

'Curse Meroz,' said the angel of Yahweh. 'Curse bitterly its inhabitants, because they didn't come to help Yahweh, to help Yahweh against the mighty.'

24

"Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent.

25

He asked for water. She gave him milk. She brought him butter in a lordly dish.

Judges 5:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:22 say?
Judges 5:22 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.”
Where is Judges 5:22 in the Bible?
Judges 5:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 22.
Who wrote Judges?
Judges is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel). It was written c. 1050–1000 BC.
What is the book of Judges about?
Judges chronicles the cycle of apostasy, oppression, and deliverance that defined Israel between Joshua and Samuel. Through twelve raised-up deliverers — including Deborah, Gideon, and Samson — God repeatedly rescues a people who keep doing what is right in their own eyes.
What are the major themes of Judges?
Judges explores themes including Apostasy, Deliverance, Cycles of Sin, Need for a King, Mercy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Judges 5:22.
What translation should I read Judges 5:22 in?
Judges 5:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Judges 5:22?
Judges 5:22 reads (WEB): “Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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