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indeed, she keeps saying to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Her wise women answer, and she repeats these words to herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Her wisest princesses answer, indeed, she answers herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Her wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Her wisest ladies answered her, Yes, she answered herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Her wise princesses would answer her, Indeed she repeats her words to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Her wise princesses would answer her, Indeed she repeats her words to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Her wise princesses would answer her, Indeed she repeats her words to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Her wise princesses would answer her, Indeed she repeats her words to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Her wise ladies answered her, Indeed, she repeated her words to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Her wisest princesses answer her; she even answers herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Her wisest princesses answer her; she even answers herself:&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, Yea, she returned answer to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />She and her wisest women gave the same answer: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, yea, she returned answer to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Her wisest servants gave her an answer. But she kept repeating to herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Her wisest friends answered her, and she told herself over and over, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Her wise attendants find an answer for her; in fact, she tells the same words to herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Her wisest ladies answer; indeed she keeps telling herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The wisest of her ladies answer; indeed she even thinks to herself, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Her wise princesses answered her; indeed, she answers herself,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, yes, she returned answer to herself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, Yes, she returned answer to herself, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The wise ones, her princesses, answer her, "" Indeed, she returns her sayings to herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The wise ones, her princesses, answer her, Yea, she returneth her sayings to herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Her wise chiefs will answer, Surely, will she turn back words to herself,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />One that was wiser than the rest of his wives, returned this answer to her mother in law: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />One who was wiser than the rest of his wives responded to her mother-in-law with this:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The wisest of her princesses answers her; she even replies to herself, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Her wisest ladies make answer, indeed, she answers the question herself:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A wise maiden also answered and said to her:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The wisest of her princesses answer her, Yea, she returneth answer to herself:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Her wise ladies answered her, and she returned answers to herself, <i>saying</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">28</span>Sisera’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?’ <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥaḵ·mō·wṯ (Adj-fpc) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">Her wisest</a> <a href="/hebrew/8282.htm" title="8282: śā·rō·w·ṯe·hā (N-fpc:: 3fs) -- Princess, noble lady. Feminine of sar; a mistress, i.e. Female noble.">ladies</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ta·‘ă·nen·nāh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To answer, respond.">answer;</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">indeed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">she</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">keeps</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’ă·mā·re·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">telling</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">herself,</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil—a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1-13</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions. / She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for the king to explain. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-3.htm">1 Samuel 25:3</a></span><br />His name was Nabal, and his wife’s name was Abigail. She was an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband, a Calebite, was harsh and evil in his dealings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-16.htm">2 Samuel 20:16-22</a></span><br />a wise woman called out from the city, “Listen! Listen! Please tell Joab to come here so that I may speak with him.” / When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered. / Then the woman said, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Seek counsel at Abel,’ and that is how disputes were settled. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Esther 1:13-18</a></span><br />Then the king consulted the wise men who knew the times, for it was customary for him to confer with the experts in law and justice. / His closest advisors were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media who had personal access to the king and ranked highest in the kingdom. / “According to law,” he asked, “what should be done with Queen Vashti, since she refused to obey the command of King Xerxes delivered by the eunuchs?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1-12</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. / And Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him to explain. / When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, the palace he had built, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-1.htm">Proverbs 14:1</a></span><br />Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Proverbs 11:22</a></span><br />Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a></span><br />A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-14.htm">Proverbs 19:14</a></span><br />Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-9.htm">Proverbs 21:9</a></span><br />Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-19.htm">Proverbs 21:19</a></span><br />Better to live in the desert than with a contentious and ill-tempered wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-24.htm">Proverbs 25:24</a></span><br />Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-15.htm">Proverbs 27:15-16</a></span><br />A constant dripping on a rainy day and a contentious woman are alike— / restraining her is like holding back the wind or grasping oil with one’s right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-26.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:26</a></span><br />And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a net, and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is ensnared.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Her wise ladies answered her, yes, she returned answer to herself,</p><p class="hdg">answer.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/23-17.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/joshua/7-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Princesses</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-11.htm">Repeats</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-13.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-2.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/judges/1-28.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Wisest</a> <a href="/judges/5-24.htm">Women</a> <a href="/judges/2-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ruth/1-18.htm">Herself</a> <a href="/judges/6-30.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-42.htm">Ladies</a> <a href="/judges/16-11.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-3.htm">Princesses</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-9.htm">Repeats</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">Returneth</a> <a href="/judges/13-17.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/1_samuel/6-2.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-11.htm">Wisest</a> <a href="/judges/9-49.htm">Women</a> <a href="/judges/8-1.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Judges 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/judges/5-1.htm">The Song of Deborah and Barak</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/judges/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/judges/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Her wisest ladies answer;</b><br>This phrase refers to the attendants or ladies-in-waiting of Sisera's mother, who are attempting to console her. In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was common for women of high status to have a retinue of attendants. These women are described as "wisest," indicating their role as advisors or counselors. This reflects the cultural practice of seeking wisdom and counsel from trusted individuals, a theme seen throughout the Bible, such as in <a href="/proverbs/11-14.htm">Proverbs 11:14</a>, which emphasizes the value of wise counsel.<p><b>indeed she keeps telling herself,</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the self-deception or false reassurance that Sisera's mother engages in. The repetition suggests a desperate attempt to convince herself of a positive outcome despite the reality. This mirrors the human tendency to deny unpleasant truths, a theme explored in various biblical narratives. The phrase also foreshadows the futility of her hopes, as Sisera has already been defeated by the Israelites, led by Deborah and Barak. This can be seen as a contrast to the assurance and hope found in God's promises, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, which speaks of God's sovereignty and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/sisera.htm">Sisera</a></b><br>A Canaanite commander defeated by the Israelites under Deborah and Barak's leadership. His death is a central event in <a href="/bsb/judges/4.htm">Judges 4 and 5</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sisera's_mother.htm">Sisera's Mother</a></b><br>She is depicted in <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Judges 5:28-30</a> as anxiously awaiting her son's return, unaware of his defeat and death.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wisest_of_her_ladies.htm">The Wisest of Her Ladies</a></b><br>These are the attendants or noblewomen who attempt to comfort Sisera's mother with their words.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/deborah.htm">Deborah</a></b><br>A prophetess and judge of Israel who, along with Barak, led the Israelites to victory over Sisera.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/barak.htm">Barak</a></b><br>The military leader who, under Deborah's guidance, led the Israelite army against Sisera.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_false_hopes.htm">The Futility of False Hopes</a></b><br>Sisera's mother and her attendants represent misplaced trust in human strength and victory. Believers are reminded to place their hope in God, not in worldly powers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a></b><br>The passage highlights the influence and roles of women, both in leadership (Deborah) and in familial settings (Sisera's mother). It encourages recognizing and valuing the contributions of women in the faith community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>Sisera's defeat serves as a reminder of the ultimate justice of God. It encourages believers to live righteously, knowing that God sees and judges all actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Power of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Deborah's role as a leader and prophetess demonstrates the impact of godly leadership. It challenges believers to seek and support leaders who follow God's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community_support.htm">The Importance of Community Support</a></b><br>The interaction between Sisera's mother and her attendants shows the human need for support and encouragement, even when misguided. Believers are encouraged to provide godly counsel and support to one another.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_judges_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Judges 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_joshua_24_14-15_reconcile_idolatry.htm">Joshua 24:14-15 - How does this pledge to exclusively serve the Lord reconcile with the later biblical narratives showing continued idolatry in Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_our_beliefs_in_the_bible.htm">What is the meaning of James 3:8?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_judges_2_6_timeline_explained.htm">Judges 2:6 describes Joshua sending the people away, yet Joshua appears to have died in the previous book; how can this timeline be reconciled?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_accept_sacrifices.htm">If God is all-good, why does He accept human sacrifices in some cases (Judges 11:30-39)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Her wise ladies.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">the wise of her princesses. </span>There is unconcealed scorn in this, showing that the wisest were most utterly mistaken. Their "wisdom" is the seductive flattery of delusive hopes.<p><span class= "bld">Answered her.</span>--The verb is in the singular, implying that one spoke after another. The Vulgate renders it. "One of his wives, wiser than the rest, answered."<p><span class= "bld">Yea, she returned answer to herself.</span>--The meaning of the clause is very uncertain. It may be, "yea, she repeats their answer to herself," accepting their flattering surmises; or, on the contrary, "but she repeats her words to herself," entirely unconsoled; or, again--but this is less likely--"yea, she retracted her own (anxious) words." The anxious foreboding or the inextinguishable hope would be equally true to nature, according to the temperament of the Canaanite princess.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Her wisest</span><br /><span class="heb">חַכְמ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ḥaḵ·mō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ladies</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרוֹתֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rō·w·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8282.htm">Strong's 8282: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mistress, female noble</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answer;</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּעֲנֶ֑ינָּה</span> <span class="translit">(ta·‘ă·nen·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">indeed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she</span><br /><span class="heb">הִ֕יא</span> <span class="translit">(hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">keeps</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּשִׁ֥יב</span> <span class="translit">(tā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">telling</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמָרֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mā·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">herself,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-29.htm">Judges 5:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-29.htm">OT History: Judges 5:29 Her wise ladies answered her Yes she (Jd Judg. 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