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Version</a></span><br />Then thundered the horses&#8217 hooves— galloping, galloping go his mighty steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/judges/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then the horses’ hooves hammered the ground, the galloping, galloping of Sisera’s mighty steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/judges/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Then loud beat the horses’ hoofs with the galloping, galloping of his steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/judges/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the hooves of horses thundered—the mad galloping of his stallions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/judges/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then were the horsehoofs broken by the means of the pransings, the pransings of their mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/judges/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the horses’ hooves pounded, The galloping, galloping of his steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/judges/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the galloping, the galloping of his mighty stallions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/judges/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Then the horses&#8217 hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/judges/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/judges/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the horses’ hoofs beat From the dashing, the dashing of his valiant steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/judges/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Then the horses’ hoofs beat [loudly] Because of the galloping—the galloping of his valiant <i>and</i> powerful steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/judges/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The horses’ hooves then hammered — the galloping, galloping of his stallions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/judges/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The horses&#8217 hooves then hammered— the galloping, galloping of his stallions.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/judges/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their strong ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/judges/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Sisera's horses galloped off, their hoofs thundering in retreat. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/judges/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then did the horsehoofs stamp by reason of the pransings, the pransings of their strong ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/judges/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the horses' hoofs pounded. The mighty war horses galloped on and on.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/judges/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the horses came galloping on, stamping the ground with their hoofs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/judges/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then loud was the beat of the horses' hooves— from the galloping, galloping war steeds!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/judges/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the hooves of horses thundered—the mad galloping of his stallions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/judges/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The horses' hooves pounded the ground; the stallions galloped madly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/judges/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the horse hoofs pounded because of the galloping, the galloping of their steeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/judges/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then were the horse's hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/judges/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the horse hoofs stamped because of the prancing, the prancing of their strong ones. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/judges/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the horse-heels were broken, "" By gallopings—gallopings of its mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/judges/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then broken were the horse-heels, By pransings -- pransings of its mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/judges/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then were the horse heels smitten From the courses, the courses of his strong ones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/judges/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The hoofs of the horses were broken whilst the stoutest of the enemies fled amain, and fell headlong down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/judges/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The hoofs of the horses were broken, while the strongest of the enemies fled away with fury, and rushed on to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/judges/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then the hoofs of the horses hammered, the galloping, galloping of steeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/judges/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Then loud beat the horses’ hoofs with the galloping, galloping of his steeds.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/judges/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the hoofs of his horses fell down, were broken because of the prancing of his mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/judges/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Then the hooves of his horses fell from the roar of the army of his mighty ones<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/judges/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then did the horsehoofs stamp By reason of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/judges/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, his mighty ones earnestly hasted<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/judges/5-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjzBiIYY2Dc?start=1375" 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">21</span>The River Kishon swept them away, the ancient river, the River Kishon. March on, O my soul, in strength! <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/227.htm" title="227: ’āz (Adv) -- At that time. A demonstrative adverb; at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore.">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/6119.htm" title="6119: ‘iq·qə·ḇê- (N-mpc) -- Heel, footprint, hind part. Or hiqqbah; from aqab; a heel; hence, a track; figuratively, the rear.">the hooves</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: sūs (N-ms) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">of horses</a> <a href="/hebrew/1986.htm" title="1986: hā·lə·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To smite, hammer, strike down. A primitive root; to strike down; by implication, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband.">thundered—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1726.htm" title="1726: mid·da·hă·rō·wṯ (Prep-m:: N-fp) -- A rushing, dashing. By reduplication from dahar; a gallop.">the mad galloping</a> <a href="/hebrew/1726.htm" title="1726: da·hă·rō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A rushing, dashing. By reduplication from dahar; a gallop."></a> <a href="/hebrew/47.htm" title="47: ’ab·bî·rāw (Adj-mpc:: 3ms) -- Mighty, valiant. For 'abiyr.">of his stallions.</a> </span><span class="reftext">23</span>‘Curse Meroz,’ says the angel of the LORD. ‘Bitterly curse her inhabitants; for they did not come to help the LORD, to help the LORD against the mighty.’…<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="/exodus/15-1.htm">Exodus 15:1-21</a></span><br />Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. / The LORD is a warrior, the LORD is His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Psalm 68:11-18</a></span><br />The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it: / “Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder. / Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</a></span><br />Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-8.htm">Habakkuk 3:8-15</a></span><br />Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? Was Your wrath against the streams? Did You rage against the sea when You rode on Your horses, on Your chariots of salvation? / You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers. / The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-37.htm">Jeremiah 50:37</a></span><br />A sword is against her horses and chariots and against all the foreigners in her midst, and they will become like women. A sword is against her treasuries, and they will be plundered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/3-2.htm">Nahum 3:2-3</a></span><br />The crack of the whip, the rumble of the wheel, galloping horse and bounding chariot! / Charging horseman, flashing sword, shining spear; heaps of slain, mounds of corpses, dead bodies without end—they stumble over their dead—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20</a></span><br />Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/76-6.htm">Psalm 76:6</a></span><br />At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and rider lie stunned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-28.htm">Isaiah 5:28</a></span><br />Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a></span><br />They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Revelation 6:2</a></span><br />So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/39-19.htm">Job 39:19-25</a></span><br />Do you give strength to the horse or adorn his neck with a mane? / Do you make him leap like a locust, striking terror with his proud snorting? / He paws in the valley and rejoices in his strength; he charges into battle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then were the horse hoofs broken by the means of the prancings, the prancings of their mighty ones.</p><p class="hdg">horsehoofs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></b></br> Some <i>trust</i> in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Psalm 33:17</a></b></br> An horse <i>is</i> a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver <i>any</i> by his great strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-10.htm">Psalm 147:10,11</a></b></br> He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man… </p><p class="hdg">pransings.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/25-3.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/judges/3-30.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Dashing</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-6.htm">Hoofs</a> <a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Horse-Heels</a> <a href="/joshua/11-9.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Horse's</a> <a href="/joshua/6-16.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/30-20.htm">Means</a> <a href="/judges/5-13.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/judges/5-13.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/judges/2-18.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/numbers/31-6.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-21.htm">Stamped</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-7.htm">Steeds</a> <a href="/judges/5-21.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/john/12-29.htm">Thundered</a> <a href="/judges/3-29.htm">Valiant</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/judges/8-17.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/judges/6-28.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Dashing</a> <a href="/psalms/69-31.htm">Hoofs</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-29.htm">Horse</a> <a href="/genesis/49-17.htm">Horse-Heels</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-11.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/revelation/14-20.htm">Horse's</a> <a href="/judges/9-38.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Means</a> <a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/judges/11-8.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-43.htm">Stamped</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">Steeds</a> <a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Thundered</a> <a href="/judges/6-12.htm">Valiant</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/judges/5.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Then the hooves of horses pounded</b><br />This phrase vividly captures the intensity and chaos of the battle scene. The Hebrew word for "hooves" is "פרסות" (parashot), which refers to the hardened part of a horse's foot. In ancient warfare, the sound of pounding hooves was both a signal of impending danger and a testament to the power and speed of the cavalry. Horses were a significant part of military strength, and their presence in this battle underscores the might of the forces involved. The imagery here is one of overwhelming force and divine intervention, as the Israelites, led by Deborah and Barak, triumph over their enemies.<p><b>the galloping, galloping of their stallions</b><br />The repetition of "galloping" in the Hebrew text emphasizes the relentless and unstoppable advance of the horses. The word "דהר" (dahar) conveys a sense of swift and vigorous movement. Stallions, known for their strength and speed, symbolize the formidable nature of the enemy's forces. However, in the context of <a href="/judges/5.htm">Judges 5</a>, this powerful imagery serves to highlight the miraculous victory granted by God. Despite the enemy's might, it is the Lord who ultimately determines the outcome of the battle. This serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the futility of relying solely on human strength and resources. The victory is attributed to divine intervention, reinforcing the theme that God fights for His people and ensures their deliverance when they trust in Him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/judges/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) <span class= "bld">By the means of the pransings.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">the stampings. </span>In crossing the Kishon after moderate rains, I had an opportunity of observing by personal experience how easily a horse might be hopelessly disabled in the muddy morass formed by the river. The word is forcibly repeated by the figure known as <span class= "ital">anadiplosis.</span><p><span class= "bld">Their mighty ones.</span>--The great lords in their iron chariots, trying to goad their frightened steeds through the flood. There is a scathing taunt in the words. Their "might" was exhibited in valiantly running away. It may, however, mean the strong steeds themselves (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm" title="We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!">Jeremiah 8:15</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/51-11.htm" title="Make bright the arrows; gather the shields: the LORD has raised up the spirit of the kings of the Medes: for his device is against Babylon, to destroy it; because it is the vengeance of the LORD, the vengeance of his temple.">Jeremiah 51:11</a>). Vandevelde speaks of the Kishon as being the most dangerous river of the land, from its quicksands.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/judges/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 22.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Their mighty ones</span>. Applied to bulls, <a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Psalm 22:12</a>, etc.; and to horses (A.V., <span class="accented">his strong</span> ones), <a href="/jeremiah/8-16.htm">Jeremiah 8:16</a>; his <span class="accented">strong</span> horses, <a href="/jeremiah/47-3.htm">Jeremiah 47:3</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/judges/5-22.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">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֥ז</span> <span class="translit">(’āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_227.htm">Strong's 227: </a> </span><span class="str2">At that time, place, therefore</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the hooves</span><br /><span class="heb">עִקְּבֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘iq·qə·ḇê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6119.htm">Strong's 6119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heel, footprint, hind part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of horses</span><br /><span class="heb">ס֑וּס</span> <span class="translit">(sūs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thundered—</span><br /><span class="heb">הָלְמ֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·lə·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1986.htm">Strong's 1986: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike down, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mad galloping</span><br /><span class="heb">מִֽדַּהֲר֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mid·da·hă·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1726.htm">Strong's 1726: </a> </span><span class="str2">A rushing, dashing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of his stallions.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבִּירָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ab·bî·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_47.htm">Strong's 47: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mighty, valiant</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/judges/5-22.htm">Judges 5:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/judges/5-22.htm">OT History: Judges 5:22 Then the horse hoofs stamped because (Jd Judg. 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