Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, most blessed of tent-dwelling women.
Parallel translations
- WEB “Jael shall be blessed above women, the wife of Heber the Kenite; blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
- KJV Blessed above women shall Jael the wife of Heber the Kenite be, blessed shall she be above women in the tent.
- NKJV “Most blessed among women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Blessed is she among women in tents.
- NASB ¶“Most blessed of women is Jael, The wife of Heber the Kenite; Most blessed is she of women in the tent.
- NLT “Most blessed among women is Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. May she be blessed above all women who live in tents.
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Quick answer
Jael is pronounced most blessed among women for her decisive deed.
Overview
In contrast to those who refused to act, Jael is exalted for her courageous role in the victory. Her blessing answers the curse on Meroz, honoring faithful action over cowardly neutrality. Within the warfare of the age, the song celebrates her as God's chosen instrument of deliverance.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Luke 1:42In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
- Luke 1:28The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
- Judg 4:17Meanwhile, Sisera had fled on foot to the tent of Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite, because there was peace between Jabin king of Hazor and the house of Heber the Kenite.
- Gen 14:19and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- Prov 31:31Give her the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her at the gates.
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