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Psalm 52:7
Lo,this is the manthat made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches,and strengthened himself in his wickedness.

Matthew 7:2
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

James 2:13
For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

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he fell
The repetition of Sisera falling emphasizes his defeat and the end of his oppressive reign over the Israelites. In biblical literature, falling often symbolizes defeat and humiliation. This event is a turning point in the narrative, showcasing God's deliverance of Israel through unexpected means. It also serves as a reminder of the theme of divine justice, where the oppressor is brought down.

there he lay still
This phrase indicates the finality of Sisera's defeat. The stillness contrasts with the chaos of battle and the pursuit that led him to Jael's tent. It underscores the peace that follows God's intervention and judgment. The stillness can also be seen as a metaphor for the cessation of Canaanite oppression over Israel, as Sisera's death marks the beginning of a period of peace for the Israelites.

at her feet he collapsed, he fell
The repetition of this phrase reinforces the dramatic nature of Sisera's downfall. It highlights the role of Jael in God's plan, as her actions directly lead to the fulfillment of Deborah's prophecy. This repetition also serves to emphasize the completeness of Sisera's defeat and the unexpected means by which God delivers His people.

where he collapsed, there he fell dead
The finality of Sisera's death is underscored here. His death at the hands of Jael, a non-Israelite woman, is significant in the broader narrative of Judges, where God often uses unlikely individuals to achieve His purposes. This event prefigures the ultimate victory over evil through Jesus Christ, who, like Jael, brings about salvation in unexpected ways. The death of Sisera symbolizes the end of an era of oppression and the beginning of a new chapter for Israel, much like the death and resurrection of Christ signify the defeat of sin and the promise of new life.

Judges 5:27 opens with the striking picture of Sisera, the feared Canaanite commander, dropping at Jael’s feet.

• The phrase underscores total humiliation—mighty power yields before a seemingly unlikely instrument of God (Judges 4:21-22;Psalm 18:38).

• It reminds us that the Lord often chooses the weak to shame the strong (1 Corinthians 1:27;Genesis 3:15).

• Enemies ending up beneath the feet of God’s people is a recurring biblical motif (Joshua 10:24;Romans 16:20).

The repetition heightens the sense of an abrupt, irreversible downfall.

• Pride precedes a fall (Proverbs 16:18); Sisera’s confidence in his nine-hundred chariots (Judges 4:3) could not save him.

• God brings the lofty low (Isaiah 2:11-12; 14:11-15).

• Those who oppose the Lord inevitably stumble (Psalm 20:8;1 Corinthians 10:12).

“Lay still” signals the moment all struggle ends.

• The battle is truly over—God’s victory requires no additional human effort (Exodus 14:13-14;Psalm 46:10).

• Sisera moves from frantic flight (Judges 4:17) to utter motionlessness, illustrating how swiftly divine judgment can fall (Job 34:20).

The poet replays the scene to drive home its meaning.

• Biblical songs often repeat a line to celebrate God’s triumph (Exodus 15:1;1 Samuel 18:7).

• Each retelling magnifies the contrast between Sisera’s former might and his present ruin (Psalm 33:10-11).

• The setting—“at her feet”—underscores that God can work through anyone who is willing (Judges 4:9;1 Samuel 14:6).

The final clause nails down the permanence of the judgment.

• There is no recovery, no second charge—just finality (Hebrews 9:27;Revelation 19:20-21).

• God’s enemies expire precisely where He decrees (2 Samuel 1:19;Psalm 92:9-11).

• Jael’s tent becomes a monument to the Lord’s deliverance of Israel (Judges 4:23-24;Psalm 44:7).

Judges 5:27 stacks vivid, repetitive phrases to portray Sisera’s complete collapse under God’s hand. Each line moves from humiliation to final death, celebrating the Lord’s power to topple the proud and save His people through unexpected agents.

He bowed.--The word means that he suddenly curled up his knees in one contortion of agony.

He fell.--Rolling, perhaps, off the divan on which he was resting.

He lay down.--Motionless in death, after that one convulsive movement.

Dead.--Rather,slaughtered,ormurdered.With this one terrific word the scene ends, as with a blow.

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