Judges 5:27
New International Version
At her feet he sank, he fell; there he lay. At her feet he sank, he fell; where he sank, there he fell—dead.

New Living Translation
He sank, he fell, he lay still at her feet. And where he sank, there he died.

English Standard Version
Between her feet he sank, he fell, he lay still; between her feet he sank, he fell; where he sank, there he fell—dead.

Berean Standard Bible
At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay still; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell dead.

King James Bible
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

New King James Version
At her feet he sank, he fell, he lay still; At her feet he sank, he fell; Where he sank, there he fell dead.

New American Standard Bible
“Between her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; Between her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell dead.

NASB 1995
“Between her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; Between her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell dead.

NASB 1977
“Between her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; Between her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell dead.

Legacy Standard Bible
Between her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; Between her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell violently devastated.

Amplified Bible
“He bowed, he fell, he lay [still] at her feet; At her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell dead.

Christian Standard Bible
He collapsed, he fell, he lay down between her feet; he collapsed, he fell between her feet; where he collapsed, there he fell—dead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He collapsed, he fell, he lay down at her feet; he collapsed, he fell at her feet; where he collapsed, there he fell—dead.

American Standard Version
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay; At her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

Contemporary English Version
Sisera sank to his knees and fell dead at her feet.

English Revised Version
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He sank. He fell. He lay between her feet! He sank. He fell between her feet. Where he sank, he fell dead.

Good News Translation
He sank to his knees, fell down and lay still at her feet. At her feet he sank to his knees and fell; he fell to the ground, dead.

International Standard Version
He crumpled to the ground between her feet, where he fell down and collapsed. Between her feet he crumpled, Fallen dead!

Majority Standard Bible
At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay still; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell dead.

NET Bible
Between her feet he collapsed, he fell limp and was lifeless; between her feet he collapsed and fell limp, in the spot where he collapsed, there he fell limp--violently murdered!

New Heart English Bible
At her feet he collapsed, he fell, he lay. At her feet he collapsed, he fell. Where he collapsed, there he fell down, destroyed.

Webster's Bible Translation
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

World English Bible
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay. At her feet he bowed, he fell. Where he bowed, there he fell down dead.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He bowed between her feet—He fell, he lay down; He bowed between her feet, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell—destroyed.

Young's Literal Translation
Between her feet he bowed -- He fell, he lay down; Between her feet he bowed, he fell; Where he bowed, there he fell -- destroyed.

Smith's Literal Translation
Between her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: Between her feet he bowed, he fell: Where he bowed, there he fell, destroyed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At her feet he fell: he fainted, and he died: he rolled before her feet, and he lay lifeless and wretched.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Between her feet, he was ruined. He fainted away and passed on. He curled up before her feet, and he lay there lifeless and miserable.

New American Bible
At her feet he sank down, fell, lay still; down at her feet he sank and fell; where he sank down, there he fell, slain.

New Revised Standard Version
He sank, he fell, he lay still at her feet; at her feet he sank, he fell; where he sank, there he fell dead.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down; at the place where he bowed, there he fell down dead, the plunderer.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And between her feet he knelt and he fell, and he fell asleep in the place where he knelt there. The plunderer fell
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
At her feet he sunk, he fell, he lay; At her feet he sunk, he fell; Where he sunk, there he fell down dead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He rolled down between her feet; he fell and lay between her feet; he bowed and fell: where he bowed, there he fell dead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Song of Deborah and Barak
26She reached for the tent peg, her right hand for the workman’s hammer. She struck Sisera and crushed his skull; she shattered and pierced his temple. 27At her feet he collapsed, he fell, there he lay still; at her feet he collapsed, he fell; where he collapsed, there he fell dead. 28Sisera’s mother looked through the window; she peered through the lattice and lamented: ‘Why is his chariot so long in coming? What has delayed the clatter of his chariots?’…

Cross References
Psalm 18:38
I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

Psalm 68:21
Surely God will crush the heads of His enemies, the hairy crowns of those who persist in guilty ways.

Psalm 110:5-6
The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. / He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide.

Isaiah 25:10
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile.

Isaiah 63:3
“I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained.

Habakkuk 3:13
You went forth for the salvation of Your people, to save Your anointed. You crushed the head of the house of the wicked and stripped him from head to toe. Selah

2 Samuel 22:39
I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.

1 Samuel 17:46
This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel.

1 Kings 2:32-33
The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”

2 Kings 9:33
“Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot.

Revelation 19:15
And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.

Revelation 14:20
And the winepress was trodden outside the city, and the blood that flowed from it rose as high as the bridles of the horses for a distance of 1,600 stadia.

Romans 16:20
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Hebrews 10:13
Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet,


Treasury of Scripture

At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead.

at Heb.

Psalm 52:7
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

James 2:13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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Judges 5
1. The Song of Deborah and Barak














At her feet
The phrase "at her feet" in Judges 5:27 is a vivid depiction of Sisera's defeat and submission. In the Hebrew text, the word used for "feet" can also imply a place of subjugation or humility. This imagery is powerful, as it contrasts the mighty warrior Sisera with his ultimate downfall at the hands of a woman, Jael. Historically, feet were often associated with authority and dominion, as seen in other biblical texts where enemies are placed under one's feet as a sign of victory (Psalm 110:1). This phrase underscores the complete reversal of power dynamics in this narrative, highlighting God's sovereignty in delivering Israel through unexpected means.

he collapsed
The Hebrew root for "collapsed" conveys a sense of sudden and complete downfall. This word choice emphasizes the abrupt end to Sisera's life and his plans. In the context of ancient warfare, a collapse signifies not just physical defeat but also the shattering of one's strength and spirit. Theologically, this serves as a reminder of the futility of opposing God's will. Sisera's collapse is not just a personal defeat but a symbol of the collapse of oppression over Israel, showcasing God's deliverance.

he lay still
The phrase "he lay still" suggests a finality and peace in death that Sisera did not have in life. The Hebrew connotation here is one of cessation, indicating that all of Sisera's striving and violence have come to an end. This stillness contrasts with the chaos and turmoil he brought upon Israel. From a spiritual perspective, it reflects the peace that comes when God's justice prevails. It also serves as a narrative pause, allowing the reader to reflect on the divine justice executed through Jael.

between her feet
Reiterating the position "between her feet" reinforces the image of Sisera's vulnerability and defeat. In ancient Near Eastern culture, being at someone's feet was a position of submission and defeat. This repetition in the verse serves to emphasize the completeness of Sisera's downfall. It also highlights the role of Jael, a woman, in God's plan, challenging the cultural norms of the time and demonstrating that God can use anyone to fulfill His purposes.

he fell
The word "fell" in this context is rich with meaning, indicating not just a physical fall but a fall from power and pride. The Hebrew term can also imply being cast down or overthrown. This fall is both literal and symbolic, representing the overthrow of Canaanite oppression. It serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that pride goes before destruction (Proverbs 16:18). Sisera's fall is a testament to the ultimate triumph of God's justice over human arrogance.

there he lay dead
The finality of "there he lay dead" underscores the complete and irreversible nature of Sisera's defeat. The Hebrew text conveys a sense of permanence, indicating that Sisera's threat is utterly removed. This phrase brings closure to the narrative, affirming God's deliverance of Israel. It also serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of opposing God's people. In the broader biblical context, it foreshadows the ultimate victory of God's kingdom over all forms of evil and oppression.

(27) At her feet.--Literally, between her feet, as though the dauntless woman had stridden over him as he lay in the dead sleep of weariness.

He bowed.--The word means that he suddenly curled up his knees in one contortion of agony.

He fell.--Rolling, perhaps, off the divan on which he was resting.

He lay down.--Motionless in death, after that one convulsive movement.

Dead.--Rather, slaughtered, or murdered. With this one terrific word the scene ends, as with a blow.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At
בֵּ֣ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

her feet
רַגְלֶ֔יהָ (raḡ·le·hā)
Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

he collapsed,
כָּרַ֥ע (kā·ra‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3766: To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate

he fell,
נָפַ֖ל (nā·p̄al)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

there he lay still;
שָׁכָ֑ב (šā·ḵāḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7901: To lie down

at
בֵּ֤ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

her feet
רַגְלֶ֙יהָ֙ (raḡ·le·hā)
Noun - fdc | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda

he collapsed,
כָּרַ֣ע (kā·ra‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3766: To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate

he fell;
נָפָ֔ל (nā·p̄āl)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

where
בַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ba·’ă·šer)
Preposition-b | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

he collapsed,
כָּרַ֔ע (kā·ra‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3766: To bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate

there
שָׁ֖ם (šām)
Adverb
Strong's 8033: There, then, thither

he fell
נָפַ֥ל (nā·p̄al)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

dead.
שָׁדֽוּד׃ (šā·ḏūḏ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 7703: To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin


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