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According to the Book of Judges, Deborah ( Hebrew: דְּבוֹרָה, Dəḇōrā) was a prophetess of Judaism, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidoth", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital ...
Jan 12, 2022 · Updated January 12, 2022. Deborah was the wife of Lappidoth and possibly a mother. Although some theologians think that when she’s called “a mother in Israel” ( Judges 5:7) it’s describing her as a godly matriarch.
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Oct 10, 2023 · Deborah is one of the most influential women in the Bible. She is mainly known as a prophetess and a judge in Israel. Her story is primarily found in the Book of Judges, specifically in Judges 4 and 5. As a prophet, Deborah was said to hear God's voice and share God’s Word with others.
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Mar 21, 2024 · Deborah, prophet and heroine in the Old Testament (Judg. 4 and 5), who inspired the Israelites to a mighty victory over their Canaanite oppressors (the people who lived in the Promised Land, later Palestine, that Moses spoke of before its conquest by the Israelites); the “Song of Deborah ” (Judg. 5), putatively composed by her, is perhaps ...
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Feb 27, 2024 · Deborah, the only female judge in the Bible, excelled in multiple areas. 1 Clearly one of the Bible’s most outstanding figures, she served ancient Israel as a prophet, 2 judge, military leader, songwriter, and minstrel (Judges 4–5).
Jan 4, 2022 · Deborah was one of the judges of Israel during a time of oppression. She is called a prophetess and the wife of Lappidoth. The Lord spoke through her as she held court under a tree called “the Palm of Deborah” in Ephraim. The Lord also used her to set her people free and defeat the king of Canaan.
Deborah was a woman of great wisdom, revelation, and discernment. She also had a prophetic gift, including knowing the times and seasons of the Lord. She clearly heard the voice of the Lord. Yet Judges 5:12 says, “Wake up, wake up, Deborah!
