Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. New Living Translation The mountains quaked in the presence of the LORD, the God of Mount Sinai— in the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. English Standard Version The mountains quaked before the LORD, even Sinai before the LORD, the God of Israel. Berean Standard Bible The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. King James Bible The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. New King James Version The mountains gushed before the LORD, This Sinai, before the LORD God of Israel. New American Standard Bible “The mountains flowed with water at the presence of the LORD, This Sinai, at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1995 “The mountains quaked at the presence of the LORD, This Sinai, at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. NASB 1977 “The mountains quaked at the presence of the LORD, This Sinai, at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible The mountains flowed at the presence of Yahweh, This Sinai, at the presence of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Amplified Bible “The mountains quaked at the presence of the LORD, Yes, this Sinai, at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. Christian Standard Bible The mountains melted before the LORD, even Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible The mountains melted before the LORD, even Sinai before the LORD, the God of Israel. American Standard Version The mountains quaked at the presence of Jehovah, Even yon Sinai at the presence of Jehovah, the God of Israel. Contemporary English Version rain poured from the sky, the earth trembled, and mountains shook. English Revised Version The mountains flowed down at the presence of the LORD, even yon Sinai at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation and the mountains shook in the presence of the LORD God of Sinai, in the presence of the LORD God of Israel. Good News Translation The mountains quaked before the LORD of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. International Standard Version Mountains tremble at the presence of the LORD — even Sinai!—at the presence of the LORD God of Israel. NET Bible The mountains trembled before the LORD, the God of Sinai; before the LORD God of Israel. New Heart English Bible The mountains quaked at the presence of the LORD, even Sinai, at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. World English Bible The mountains quaked at Yahweh’s presence, even Sinai at the presence of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHills flowed from the face of YHWH, "" This one—Sinai—From the face of YHWH, God of Israel. Young's Literal Translation Hills flowed from the face of Jehovah, This one -- Sinai -- From the face of Jehovah, God of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation The mountains flowed from before Jehovah, This Sinai from before Jehovah, the God of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe mountains melted before the face of the Lord, and Sinai before the face of the Lord the God of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version The mountains flowed away before the face of the Lord, and Sinai, before the face of the Lord God of Israel. New American Bible The mountains streamed, before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. New Revised Standard Version The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe mountains melted from before the LORD, even this Sinai from the presence of the LORD the Holy One of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the mountains shook before LORD JEHOVAH, and this Sinai from before LORD JEHOVAH, the Holy One of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The mountains quaked at the presence of the LORD, Even yon Sinai at the presence of the LORD, the God of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation The mountains were shaken before the face of the Lord Eloi, this Sina before the face of the Lord God of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Song of Deborah and Barak…4O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. 5The mountains quaked before the LORD, the One of Sinai, before the LORD, the God of Israel. 6In the days of Shamgar son of Anath, in the days of Jael, the highways were deserted and the travelers took the byways.… Cross References Psalm 68:8 the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. Psalm 97:5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. Exodus 19:18 Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. Nahum 1:5 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. Micah 1:4 The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope. Isaiah 64:1-3 If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, / as fire kindles the brushwood and causes the water to boil, to make Your name known to Your enemies, so that the nations will tremble at Your presence! / When You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence. Habakkuk 3:6 He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. Psalm 114:7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, Deuteronomy 33:2 He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned upon us from Seir; He shone forth from Mount Paran and came with myriads of holy ones, with flaming fire at His right hand. Isaiah 64:1 If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, Psalm 18:7 Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Revelation 6:14 The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Revelation 16:20 Then every island fled, and no mountain could be found. Hebrews 12:26 At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.” Matthew 27:51 At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split. Treasury of Scripture The mountains melted from before the LORD, even that Sinai from before the LORD God of Israel. mountains Deuteronomy 4:11 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. Psalm 97:5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. Psalm 114:4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. melted. Exodus 19:18 And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly. Exodus 20:18 And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off. Deuteronomy 4:11,12 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness… Jump to Previous Hills Israel Melted Mountains Presence Quaked Shaking Sinai YonJump to Next Hills Israel Melted Mountains Presence Quaked Shaking Sinai YonJudges 5 1. The Song of Deborah and BarakThe mountains quaked before the LORD This phrase emphasizes the power and majesty of God, often depicted in the Bible as causing natural phenomena to demonstrate His presence and authority. The quaking of mountains is reminiscent of other biblical events, such as the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18), where the mountain trembled violently. This imagery underscores God's sovereignty over creation and His ability to intervene in the natural world. It also serves as a reminder of His holiness and the reverence due to Him. the One of Sinai before the LORD, the God of Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as powerful and sovereign, causing the mountains to quake. 2. Mountains Symbolic of stability and strength, yet they tremble before the presence of the LORD, indicating His supreme power. 3. Sinai The mountain where God gave the Law to Moses, representing God's covenant and His divine revelation to Israel. 4. Deborah and Barak The leaders of Israel during the time of this song, celebrating God's deliverance from their enemies. 5. The God of Israel Emphasizing the personal relationship and covenant between God and His chosen people, Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerThe quaking of the mountains signifies God's unmatched power and authority over creation. Believers are reminded of the awe and reverence due to God. The Significance of Sinai Sinai represents God's covenant and His law. It is a reminder of the importance of obedience and the seriousness of God's commands. God's Faithfulness to His People The reference to "the God of Israel" underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant people. Believers can trust in God's promises and His commitment to His people. The Response of Creation to God The natural world responds to God's presence, illustrating that all creation is under His command. This should inspire believers to live in harmony with God's will. The Role of Worship and Remembrance This verse is part of a song of praise, highlighting the importance of worship and remembering God's mighty acts in our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Judges 5Is Yahweh originally an Edomite or Canaanite deity? How literally should we interpret the “mountains skipping” in Psalm 114:4, and what scientific mechanisms could explain this imagery? What distinguishes Theophany from Christophany? Judges 5:4-5: How do descriptions of mountains melting and the earth trembling align with natural phenomena or geological records?(5) Melted.--Literally, flowed away--a powerful poetic image. (Comp. Isaiah 63:19; Isaiah 64:3; Psalm 97:5--"melted like wax.") Even that Sinai.--Rather, even this Sinai, as though Deborah actually saw the sacred mountain before her. The boldness of the expression leaves no difficulty in supposing the meaning to be that "even as Sinai was moved" (Psalm 68:8), so the mountains of Edom seemed to melt away before the march of Jehovah and the banners of Israel. Hebrew The mountainsהָרִ֥ים (hā·rîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country quaked נָזְל֖וּ (nā·zə·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5140: To flow, trickle, drop, distill before מִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the One זֶ֣ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that of Sinai, סִינַ֔י (sî·nay) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5514: Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given before מִפְּנֵ֕י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD, יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Judges 5:5 NIVJudges 5:5 NLT Judges 5:5 ESV Judges 5:5 NASB Judges 5:5 KJV Judges 5:5 BibleApps.com Judges 5:5 Biblia Paralela Judges 5:5 Chinese Bible Judges 5:5 French Bible Judges 5:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Judges 5:5 The mountains quaked at the presence (Jd Judg. 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