Judges 5:30

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

‹لَا بُدَّ أنَّهُمْ يَجْمَعُونَ الغَنَائِمَ وَيُوَزِّعُونَهَا: امْرأةً أوِ اثْنَتَيْنِ لِكُلِّ مُحَارِبٍ! ثِيَابًا مَصْبُوغَةً غَنِيمَةً لِسِيسَرَا، ثِيَابًا مُطَرَّزَةً غَنِيمَةً، ثَوبَينِ مَصْبُوغَينِ مُطَرَّزَينِ لِعُنْقِ المُنتَصِرِ.›

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the Song of Deborah, where she describes the spoils of war. The speaker is imagining the enemy soldiers, the Canaanites, boasting about their victory, mentioning the women and colorful needlework they have taken as spoils. The verse highlights their arrogance and the richness of their plunder.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where the winners get prizes. In this story, some mean soldiers think they won a big game and are talking about all the cool prizes they got, like pretty dresses and lots of pretty ladies. But it's not a good thing, because they took these things from people they hurt.

Historical Background

Judges 5:30 is part of a celebratory song by Deborah and Barak, written around the 12th century BCE. It was likely composed shortly after the battle against the Canaanites led by Sisera, and reflects the victory of the Israelites over their enemies. The context is one of military conflict and celebration of a hard-fought victory.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, we might see this verse as a warning against pride and boasting over others' misfortunes. For example, if a person brags about getting an unfair advantage over someone else, we can remember that true victory comes from integrity and compassion, not from taking what's not rightfully ours.

Topics

• pride
• victory
• spoils of war
• gender roles
• military conflict
• humility

Related Verses

• Psalms 68:12
• 1 Corinthians 13:4
• Proverbs 16:18
• Romans 12:17
• Ephesians 4:29

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'divers colors' mean in Judges 5:30?

'Divers colors' refers to the variety and richness of the embroidery or needlework on the spoils taken by the enemy soldiers. It highlights the luxurious nature of the plunder.

Why is Sisera mentioned in Judges 5:30?

Sisera is mentioned because he was the commander of the Canaanite army defeated by the Israelites. The verse imagines his soldiers boasting about their share of the spoils, including Sisera's own portion.

How does this verse relate to the theme of pride?

The verse illustrates the pride of the enemy soldiers, boasting about their spoils. It serves as a cautionary example against excessive pride and the arrogance that comes with victory over others.

What can we learn about humility from this verse?

While the verse does not directly teach humility, it can be used to contrast the arrogance of the enemy with the humility that should guide our actions, especially in victory, emphasizing the value of compassion over boasting.