Judges 5:7 cpdv — The strong men ceased, and they rested in Israel, until Deborah rose up, until a mother rose up in Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The strong men ceased, and they rested in Israel, until Deborah rose up, until a mother rose up in Israel. "

— Judges 5:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Judges 5 — Context

4

O Lord, when you departed from Seir, and you crossed through the regions of Edom, the earth and the heavens were moved, and the clouds rained down water.

5

The mountains flowed away before the face of the Lord, and Sinai, before the face of the Lord God of Israel.

6

In the days of Shamgar, the son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the paths were quiet. And whoever entered by them, walked along rough byways.

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The strong men ceased, and they rested in Israel, until Deborah rose up, until a mother rose up in Israel.

8

The Lord chose new wars, and he himself overturned the gates of the enemies. A shield with a spear was not seen among the forty thousand of Israel.

9

My heart loves the leaders of Israel. All you who, of your own free will, offered yourselves during a crisis, bless the Lord.

10

You who ride upon donkeys laboring, and you who sit in judgment, and you who walk along the way, speak out.

Judges 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Judges 5:7 say?
Judges 5:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The strong men ceased, and they rested in Israel, until Deborah rose up, until a mother rose up in Israel. ”
Where is Judges 5:7 in the Bible?
Judges 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Judges, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Judges 5:7 in?
Judges 5:7 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 5:7?
Judges 5:7 reads (CPDV): “The strong men ceased, and they rested in Israel, until Deborah rose up, until a mother rose up in Israel. ” 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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