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Deceptive Hospitality
Commentators unanimously explain that Jael's actions were a calculated deception. By offering milk when Sisera only asked for water, and serving it in a "lordly dish" reserved for honored guests, she created a false sense of security. This lavish hospitality was a strategic move to make him lower his guard completely before she acted against him.
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Albert Barnes
On Judges 5:25
18th Century
Theologian
Butter - More accurately, curdled milk, probably a fermented and intoxicating drink. All these marks of respect and friendship would lull Si…
Charles Ellicott
On Judges 5:25
19th Century
Bishop
Butter. —Rather, curdled milk.
In a lordly dish.—Rather, in a dish of the nobles: sephel, a splendid bowl,…
John Gill
On Judges 5:25
17th Century
Pastor
He asked water, and she gave him milk
That is, Sisera asked it of her, as the Targum expresses it, when he turned in…
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Matthew Henry
On Judges 5:24–31
17th Century
Minister
Jael had a special blessing. Those whose appointed lot is humble, in a lowly and confined sphere, if they serve God according to the abilities He h…