Judges 5:23
"Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the LORD, curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, to the help of the LORD against the mighty."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Curse ye Meroz, said the angel of the Lord,.... Not Barak, as the Targum and Jarchi, but Deborah herself said this under a spirit of prophecy, not from her own spirit in a revengeful way, but from the Spirit of God; or this was suggested to her by an angel, not a created, but the uncreated one, the Angel of the covenant, by whom she was inspired, and an impulse made by him on

her to denounce a curse on Meroz; which some say was a star, Sisera's star; others the name of a mighty man (p), so Jarchi; but rather it is some name of a city or place near where the battle was fought, so Kimchi, Ben Gersom, and Ben Melech: some take Meroz to be the same with Merom, at the waters of which Joshua fought with Jabin, Jos 11:5 and supposed to be the same with the waters of Megiddo, and the river Kishon, where this battle was fought; and Jerom (q), under the word Merom, observes, that there was in his time a village called Merrus, twelve miles from the city Sebaste near Dothaim, and that Meroz here is the name of a place is clear from what follows: curse ye bitterly the inhabitants thereof; or "curse cursing" (r); repeat it, give them curse upon curse, curse them most vehemently: the reason of which follows: because they came not to the help of the Lord; that is, of the people of the Lord, whose cause was the Lord's; for though he stood in no need of their help, yet their negligence and neutrality were highly resented by him, and therefore repeated: to the help of the Lord against the mighty; the mighty Canaanites, and their mighty kings, and mighty hosts; or "with the mighty" (s), Barak and his 10,000: now though others, who did not come into their assistance, are only discommended, being at a distance, yet those are cursed, being very near, and saw the peril their brethren were in, and yet would not lend an helping hand. (p) T. Bab. Moed Katon, fol. 16. 1. (q) De loc. Heb. fol. 93. D. (r) "maledictie maledicendo", Pagninus, Montanus. (s) "cum fortibus", Pagninus, Tigurine version; so Patrick.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (16 words)

H0779 אָרַר
Definition:

2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob 2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob

Possible Meanings:
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • cursed (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • lay under a curse (semantic_range)
H4789 מֵרוֹז
Definition:

23(explanation as =מֶאֱרוֺז,,retreatby Thes MV and others)Topical LexiconBiblical SettingMeroz enters the biblical narrative within the victory song of Deborah and Barak (Judges 5). The chapter recoun 23(explanation as =מֶאֱרוֺז,,retreatby Thes MV and others)Topical LexiconBiblical SettingMeroz enters the biblical narrative within the victory song of Deborah and Barak (Judges 5). The chapter recoun

H0559 אָמַר
Definition:

1+, etc.;ImperfectיאֹמַרGenesis 31:8+;וַיּאֹ֫מֶרGenesis 1:3+;וַיּאֹמַ֑רGenesis 14:19+; in Job alwaysוַיּאֹ֑מַרJob 3:2+; 3 feminine singularתּאֹמַרGenesis 21:12+;תּאֹמֵר֑Proverbs 1:21; 1singularאֹמַרGe 1+, etc.;ImperfectיאֹמַרGenesis 31:8+;וַיּאֹ֫מֶרGenesis 1:3+;וַיּאֹמַ֑רGenesis 14:19+; in Job alwaysוַיּאֹ֑מַרJob 3:2+; 3 feminine singularתּאֹמַרGenesis 21:12+;תּאֹמֵר֑Proverbs 1:21; 1singularאֹמַרGe

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H4397 מֲלְאָךְ
Definition:

2048t.; constructמַלְאַךְGenesis 16:769t.; suffixesמַלְאָכִיExodus 23:233t.;מַלְאָכוֺGenesis 24:7,40; pluralמַלְאָכִיםGenesis 32:463t. +מלאכים2 Samuel 11:1Kt ( Qrמלכים); constructמַלְאֲכֵיGenesis 28:1 2048t.; constructמַלְאַךְGenesis 16:769t.; suffixesמַלְאָכִיExodus 23:233t.;מַלְאָכוֺGenesis 24:7,40; pluralמַלְאָכִיםGenesis 32:463t. +מלאכים2 Samuel 11:1Kt ( Qrמלכים); constructמַלְאֲכֵיGenesis 28:1

Possible Meanings:
  • angel (semantic_range)
H3068 יְהוָֹה
Definition:

7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when 7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when

Possible Meanings:
  • Yahweh (semantic_range)
  • the one bringing into being (semantic_range)
  • life-giver (semantic_range)
H0779 אָרַר
Definition:

2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob 2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob

Possible Meanings:
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • cursed (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • lay under a curse (semantic_range)
H0779 אָרַר
Definition:

2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob 2;Imperfect2masculine singularתָּאֹרExodus 22:27;Numbers 22:6,12;אָאֹרGenesis 12:3;Imperativeאָ֫רָהֿNumbers 22:6;Numbers 23:7;אוֺרוּ,אֹרוּ&Infinitive absoluteאָרוֺרallJudges 5:23;ParticipleאֹרֲרֵיJob

Possible Meanings:
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • cursed (semantic_range)
  • curse (semantic_range)
  • lay under a curse (semantic_range)
H3427 יָשַׁב
Definition:

8,19וישב,Judges 1:13ואשב,dwell; Phoenicianישבdwell; ZinjirliישבsitDHMSendsch. 58; Assyrianašâbu,sit,dwell, DlHWB 244; Arabicleap, jump, Himyer. dialectsit, Lane2919; EthiopicII. 1secum cohabitare face 8,19וישב,Judges 1:13ואשב,dwell; Phoenicianישבdwell; ZinjirliישבsitDHMSendsch. 58; Assyrianašâbu,sit,dwell, DlHWB 244; Arabicleap, jump, Himyer. dialectsit, Lane2919; EthiopicII. 1secum cohabitare face

Possible Meanings:
  • remain (semantic_range)
H3588 כִּי
Definition:

Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic, Phoenicianכ. Probably from the same demonstrative basis found inhere, and in certain pronouns, as Aramaicדֵּךְthis(WSG 110 f.); perhaps also ultimately akin withthat, in order that, andthen, enclitic,

Possible Meanings:
  • for (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
  • when (semantic_range)
H3808 לֹא
Definition:

11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, 11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay,

H0935 בּוֹא
Definition:

13+; 3 feminine singularבָּ֫אָהGenesis 15:17+; suffixבָּאַתְנוּPsalm 44:18; 2masculine singularבָּ֫אתָJoshua 13:1+,בָּ֫אתָה2 Samuel 3:7; 2feminine singularבָּאתְGenesis 16:8;Ruth 2:12,וּבָאתְconsecuti 13+; 3 feminine singularבָּ֫אָהGenesis 15:17+; suffixבָּאַתְנוּPsalm 44:18; 2masculine singularבָּ֫אתָJoshua 13:1+,בָּ֫אתָה2 Samuel 3:7; 2feminine singularבָּאתְGenesis 16:8;Ruth 2:12,וּבָאתְconsecuti

Possible Meanings:
  • come in (semantic_range)
  • come (semantic_range)
  • go in (semantic_range)
  • go (semantic_range)
  • come in (semantic_range)
H5833 עֶזְרָה
Definition:

3+,עֶזְרָתPsalm 60:13;Psalm 108:13(Ges§ 80g),עֶזְרָ֫תָהPsalm 63:82t.; constructעֶזְרַתIsaiah 31:2+; suffixעֶזְרָתִיPsalm 22:20+, etc.; —1help, succourIsaiah 10:3;Isaiah 20:6(+לְהִנָּצֵל),Isaiah 31:1;J 3+,עֶזְרָתPsalm 60:13;Psalm 108:13(Ges§ 80g),עֶזְרָ֫תָהPsalm 63:82t.; constructעֶזְרַתIsaiah 31:2+; suffixעֶזְרָתִיPsalm 22:20+, etc.; —1help, succourIsaiah 10:3;Isaiah 20:6(+לְהִנָּצֵל),Isaiah 31:1;J

Possible Meanings:
  • enclosure (semantic_range)
  • ledge surrounding (semantic_range)
  • court (semantic_range)
H3068 יְהוָֹה
Definition:

7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when 7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when

Possible Meanings:
  • Yahweh (semantic_range)
  • the one bringing into being (semantic_range)
  • life-giver (semantic_range)
H5833 עֶזְרָה
Definition:

3+,עֶזְרָתPsalm 60:13;Psalm 108:13(Ges§ 80g),עֶזְרָ֫תָהPsalm 63:82t.; constructעֶזְרַתIsaiah 31:2+; suffixעֶזְרָתִיPsalm 22:20+, etc.; —1help, succourIsaiah 10:3;Isaiah 20:6(+לְהִנָּצֵל),Isaiah 31:1;J 3+,עֶזְרָתPsalm 60:13;Psalm 108:13(Ges§ 80g),עֶזְרָ֫תָהPsalm 63:82t.; constructעֶזְרַתIsaiah 31:2+; suffixעֶזְרָתִיPsalm 22:20+, etc.; —1help, succourIsaiah 10:3;Isaiah 20:6(+לְהִנָּצֵל),Isaiah 31:1;J

Possible Meanings:
  • enclosure (semantic_range)
  • ledge surrounding (semantic_range)
  • court (semantic_range)
H3068 יְהוָֹה
Definition:

7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when 7;Leviticus 24:11יהוהwas regarded as anomen ineffabile(see Philode Vita Mosis iii. 519, 529), called by the Jewsהַשֵּׁםand by the Samaritansשׁימא. The pronunciationJehovahwas unknown until 1520, when

Possible Meanings:
  • Yahweh (semantic_range)
  • the one bringing into being (semantic_range)
  • life-giver (semantic_range)
H1368 גִּבּוֹר
Definition:

95t.;גִּבֹּרGenesis 10:82t.;גִּבּוֺרָם1 Samuel 17:51; pluralגִּבּוֺרִיםJeremiah 46:927t.;גִּבֹּרִיםJoshua 10:221t.; constructגִּבּוֺרֵי1 Chronicles 11:2729t.;גִּבֹּרֵי1 Chronicles 9:264t.; suffixגִּבּ 95t.;גִּבֹּרGenesis 10:82t.;גִּבּוֺרָם1 Samuel 17:51; pluralגִּבּוֺרִיםJeremiah 46:927t.;גִּבֹּרִיםJoshua 10:221t.; constructגִּבּוֺרֵי1 Chronicles 11:2729t.;גִּבֹּרֵי1 Chronicles 9:264t.; suffixגִּבּ

Possible Meanings:
  • strong (semantic_range)
  • mighty (semantic_range)

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