Judges 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Judges 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Judges 5:2 is a verse from the book of Judges in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Judges 5:2 — KJV
“Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves.”
— Judges 5:2 (KJV)
Judges 5:2 in Context — About the Book of Judges
Judges chronicles Israel's darkest cycle: sin, oppression, crying out, and rescue — repeated for generations. God raises unlikely deliverers like Gideon, Deborah, and Samson, proving He responds to honest cries for help even when His people keep failing. Grace shines against a dark backdrop.
Cross-References for Judges 5:2
“My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:2: lord, israel, people
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:2: praise, lord, israel
“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced with great joy.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:2: lord, people, willingly
“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:2: praise, lord, israel
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”
Shares key themes with Judges 5:2: praise, lord, israel
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