Holy Scripture

Judges 5:23

A church father on this verse
“(Judges 5:23) Cursed be the land of Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord. In Hebrew it is written: Curse Meroz, said the Angel of the Lord. The Angel of the Lord is understood by the Hebrews to be Michael, who commands Deborah to have the people of Israel curse Meroz, that is, the power of the Angel that presided over th…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on the Song of Deborah

Source: Septuagint

Original

23To curse Meroz: Curse ye it, said the angel of the Lord; Cursed is everyone that dwells in it, Because they came not to the help of the Lord, To his help among the mighty.

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In context

21The brook of Kishon swept them away, The ancient brook, the brook Kishon: My mighty soul will trample him down.

22When the hoofs of the horse were entangled, His mighty ones earnestly hastened

— Judges 5:23 —

24Blessed among women be Jael Wife of Heber the Kenite; Let her be blessed above women in tents.

25He asked for water, she gave him milk in a dish; She brought butter of princes.

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