Judges 5:21 Meaning and Explanation
“The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Kishon, swollen by the storm, swept the enemy away, and the singer's soul exults in treading down their strength.
What Does Judges 5:21 Mean?
The ancient river Kishon, surely flooded by the heaven-sent rains, became a torrent that swept the enemy chariots away. The singer's heart breaks out in exultation: O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
Creation itself fought for Israel, the very waters becoming God's weapon. The mightiest human strength is trampled down when the Lord arises. The song teaches the soul to rejoice not in its own power but in the God who overthrows every proud strength that sets itself against Him.
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What does Judges 5:21 mean?
The Kishon, swollen by the storm, swept the enemy away, and the singer's soul exults in treading down their strength.