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Awaken Your Soul to Praise
Commentators note that Deborah's repeated call to "Awake" is a self-exhortation. She is actively stirring her own soul to praise God with full energy. This serves as a model for believers: worship is not always a passive feeling but an active choice. We are called to "awake ourselves" to the work of praising God, shaking off any spiritual sluggishness to give Him the glory He is due.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
Deborah incites Barak to carry off as his prey the captive Canaanites and their sheep and cattle (their “captivity”).
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
Awake, awake, Deborah. —The prophetess rouses herself in this verse—which forms an introduction to the second section of …
John Gill
On Judges 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
Awake, awake, Deborah, awake, awake, utter a song ,
&c] Either perceiving some languor and remissness in her spirits…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:12–23
17th Century
Minister
Deborah called on her own soul to be in earnest. He who will set the hearts of others on fire with the love of Christ, must himself burn with love.…