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@LifeGetsButter @grok @hmcrem If Barak lacked courage, have you considered what

@LifeGetsButter @grok @hmcrem If Barak lacked courage, have you considered what he said was the same thing Moses said? And why did the author to the Hebrews include him in the hall of faith? https://t

@GuitSmart @JustinPetersMin Strange as scripture frames Barak’s behaviour as fai

@GuitSmart @JustinPetersMin Strange as scripture frames Barak’s behaviour as faith and never shames him. In fact Moses said the same thing as Barak. https://t.co/TkiGHCw1dp

@Ptr_StephenFein Well now that’s strange that scripture calls Deborah the judge

@Ptr_StephenFein Well now that’s strange that scripture calls Deborah the judge and praises Barak for his faith showing him to not selfishly covet the honor for winning the battle. https://t.co/TkiGHC

@AnalogRules61 @ashleigh_fittis @TheLaurenChen Interesting that the Bible doesn’

@AnalogRules61 @ashleigh_fittis @TheLaurenChen Interesting that the Bible doesn’t frame Barak as being shamed. What he said was actually similar to what Moses said to God. https://t.co/TkiGHCw1dp

Heb 11:32 Heb 11:33 question

@JanZizkasburner @rightresponsem Well, Heb 11:32 settles the question: “And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets…” Barak is listed among those who “through f...

@JanZizkasburner @rightresponsem Well, Heb 11:32 settles the question: “And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prop

@BeRegener8ed @rightresponsem Strange, that’s not how the author to the Hebrews

@BeRegener8ed @rightresponsem Strange, that’s not how the author to the Hebrews framed it when including Barak in the chapter on faith. The term shame wasn’t used. Barak would rather have God’s word w

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-28

@MikeFloyd126871 @rightresponsem If it is weak and pathetic to follow women, why

@MikeFloyd126871 @rightresponsem If it is weak and pathetic to follow women, why was Barak put in the hall of faith in Hebrews 11 for following the Word of God spoken through Deborah?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2025-02-13

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said he would only go if God’s prophet went with him sh...

@Vibeauxs @Eric_Conn As for Jdg 4:6-9, the first thing to note is that Deborah was the very Word of God in the land as both prophet and judge, so Barak was to submit to her word. Second, that he said

Jdg 4:6-9 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-10

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge I don’t know what you are referring to on that Bible Project link. There’s only one reference to Deborah and they don’t call her a military commander as that was what Barak was. Do you think there were two mil...

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge I don’t know what you are referring to on that Bible Project link. There’s only one reference to Deborah and they don’t call her a military commander as that w

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture ma

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge While some prophetesses in Scripture may not have held leadership roles over men, Deborah clearly did, as evidenced by her leadership over Barak and her role i

Jdg 4:8-9 general

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-12-09

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Being a judge in Israel clearly meant e

@Tailfeathers_WA @GwenSci @dalepartridge Being a judge in Israel clearly meant exercising leadership, including resolving disputes and guiding the people in God’s ways. She also commanded Barak in the

Jdg 4:6-7 debate

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Did Barak not have the power to make up his own mind what he would do? Did he not say that he would not go (by his own choice) unless she goes with him? But you just don't like that he submits to her, ...

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Did Barak not have the power to make up his own mind what he would do? Did he not say that he would not go (by his own choice) unless she goes with him?

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Scripture refutes you. The words

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Scripture refutes you. The words from Barak's own mouth show he submits to her. https://t.co/sKqsRd93K7

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Why doesn't the text rebuke Bara

@Tailfeathers_WA @Antifaucist722 @dalepartridge Why doesn't the text rebuke Barak for submitting to a woman and giving the glory over to a woman? Rather, Hebrew commends him for his faith. https://t.c

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge About battles... Barak followed Deborah into battle and a woman killed Sisera. And he was commended for his faith because Deborah was the voice of God to him. At any rate, this isn't about the military...

@Antifaucist722 @Tailfeathers_WA @dalepartridge About battles... Barak followed Deborah into battle and a woman killed Sisera. And he was commended for his faith because Deborah was the voice of God t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-07-31

@IiiPaulus @smashbaals Barak is a hero because he was even willing to listen to

@IiiPaulus @smashbaals Barak is a hero because he was even willing to listen to a woman because she was the mouthpiece of God. Barak humbled Himself and didn’t covet the honor of killing Sisera for hi

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-05-12

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @NateSchlomann You are completely correct. I don't think there is anyway to characterize Deborah as not being the highest "spiritual and otherwise" authority in the land. She heard directly from God and conveyed God's will ...

@DustyMayT @Torncurtainorg @NateSchlomann You are completely correct. I don't think there is anyway to characterize Deborah as not being the highest "spiritual and otherwise" authority in the land. Sh

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-04-25

@rofbethany @CherylSchatz 1. God doesn’t qualify Deborah by her husband. Referring to her husband does not “qualify” her by him. What specific role does her husband play in her decisions and statements? 2. Barak didn’t fail. Barak was willing to hum...

@rofbethany @CherylSchatz 1. God doesn’t qualify Deborah by her husband. Referring to her husband does not “qualify” her by him. What specific role does her husband play in her decisions and statement

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-17

@rofbethany @aaronogre @MikeWingerii Dishonest? The Bible lists Barak amongst th

@rofbethany @aaronogre @MikeWingerii Dishonest? The Bible lists Barak amongst those with great faith and never criticizes him. Why are complementarians criticizing him? Do they have an agenda?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-11

@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii You think it’s a bad example? Why? Becau

@Torncurtainorg @AWoytuik @MikeWingerii You think it’s a bad example? Why? Because it clearly demonstrates that a woman having authority over men is a sin? Barak was never criticized for submitting t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-09

@FreeAmongDead @smashbaals Deborah was usurping authority by telling Barak what

@FreeAmongDead @smashbaals Deborah was usurping authority by telling Barak what to do and being a faithful judge over Israel? She was never criticized in scripture and God appointed her and Barak was

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-03-06

@DeeGoingsGirl @sampowell365 This is a fantastic article! Sam writes, “Deborah is actually clarifying the choice for Barak. ‘You can go in your own strength, in your own wisdom and seek glory – but without God. Or you can submit to God’s word and e...

@DeeGoingsGirl @sampowell365 This is a fantastic article! Sam writes, “Deborah is actually clarifying the choice for Barak. ‘You can go in your own strength, in your own wisdom and seek glory – but

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-28

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy Not true. Barak was a capable man listed in Hebrews 11 as someone who achieved great things through faith. My church is not in any of the situations listed for any of the judges in the book of judges: Othniel, Ehud, Shamga...

@BogdanOancea77 @JoanBandy Not true. Barak was a capable man listed in Hebrews 11 as someone who achieved great things through faith. My church is not in any of the situations listed for any of the j

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-17

@lordgrindleford @ScottCross_8 @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz So the honour went to De

@lordgrindleford @ScottCross_8 @ronhenzel @CherylSchatz So the honour went to Deborah. But Barak is listed in Hebrews 11 in the hall of faith. What's the issue?

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-12

@btgolz @michael_ronning @freedom4alltime @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists There’s nothing that says God chose Deborah to Israel’s shame. You are adding this to the account. Barak didn’t want to go without Deborah, so a woman received the...

@btgolz @michael_ronning @freedom4alltime @VoicesHead100 @3HillsMinor @Rattle_Resists There’s nothing that says God chose Deborah to Israel’s shame. You are adding this to the account. Barak didn’t w

Scripture Commentary tweet 2024-02-06

@jhillky2 @Melinda99936029 @William_E_Wolfe They even get that wrong about Deborah as Barak is listed in Hebrews 11:32-33 which says, "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and th...

@jhillky2 @Melinda99936029 @William_E_Wolfe They even get that wrong about Deborah as Barak is listed in Hebrews 11:32-33 which says, "And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gide

Hebrews 11:32-33 debate

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-24

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled Paul is the one changing the gramm

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled Paul is the one changing the grammar. I think your accusation is not against me but against the apostle Paul. I'm just trying to understand what he mean

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-23

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled Verses 11 and 12 contain an anarthrous noun (without the article), so in Greek, when we have a later reference with the article (v14 "the woman"), it is taken as an anaphoric reference back to the anarthr...

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled Verses 11 and 12 contain an anarthrous noun (without the article), so in Greek, when we have a later reference with the article (v14 "the woman"), it is t

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-22

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii When we are debating these issues, you cannot just quote the Bible, you have to explain it. What does head mean in this context? Is Paul referring to authority and hierarchy to explain the...

@BogdanOancea77 @BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii When we are debating these issues, you cannot just quote the Bible, you have to explain it. What does head mean in this context? Is Paul r

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-21

@BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii To subject yourself to one another simply means to submit to and serve one another's needs. Jesus demonstrated this when He humbled Himself to become a man and die on our behalf, washing the feet of Judas ...

@BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii To subject yourself to one another simply means to submit to and serve one another's needs. Jesus demonstrated this when He humbled Himself to become a man

Scripture Commentary tweet 2023-07-21

@BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii Thanks for the reply. Ephesians 5:21 says that we are to subject ourselves to one another; verse 22 doesn't contain the verb (it is implied). Therefore, what it cannot mean is that wives are hierarchicall...

@BarakWatson @justasbefuddled @MikeWingerii Thanks for the reply. Ephesians 5:21 says that we are to subject ourselves to one another; verse 22 doesn't contain the verb (it is implied). Therefore, w

Ephesians 5:21 debate

Judges 4:4-9 Deborah,judge,prophetess,woman leader,Barak,Israel,egalitarian

Judges 4:4-9

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Judges 4:1-24 deborah,judge,prophetess,general,jael,women leadership,sisera

Judges 4:1-24

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Joel 2:28-29 prophecy,Spirit outpouring,daughters,women prophets,Pentecost,egalitarian,Joel,Acts 2,Peter sermon,last days

Joel 2:28-29

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Numbers 12:1-15 Miriam,Aaron,tsaraat,prophetess,female leadership,WIM,egalitarian,Moses unique mediator,Deborah,Huldah,Micah 6:4

Numbers 12:1-15

Sections: cross_references, debate_points, exegesis, greek_analysis

Mike Winger idea 2022-05-30

Complementarian claim that women only prophesied privately is an error

Some complementarians argue women had private prophetic revelation but never prophesied publicly.

Deborah Huldah Barak

Judges 4:6-7 Deborah Barak Judges 4:6-7

Deborah gives commands to Barak and the troops as a prophet/leader — egalitarians argue she is 'the leader of leaders.'

Deborah's prophetic commands to military leaders

Deborah Levites Aimee Byrd

Aimee Byrd claims Deborah was 'the word of God to Israel' since they couldn't access Scripture — Mike says this is false; the Levites taught the law throughout the land.

Rebutting Byrd's claim about Deborah

Judges 4:6 Judges 4:14 Deborah Barak prophetic authority

Did Deborah command Barak? She relayed God's command ('has not the Lord commanded you?') but Judges 4:14 shows her using her own words more forcefully.

Analyzing the nature of Deborah's authority over Barak

Deborah prophetic authority governmental authority

Deborah as prophet relays God's instructions but doesn't make the strategic decisions — her leadership is different from governmental leadership.

Distinguishing prophetic leadership from governmental leadership

judges Deborah Barak judges

Deborah differs from every other judge in that she doesn't lead the military — is God deliberately restricting her authority?

Key distinction between Deborah and other judges

Judges 4:8-10 Deborah Barak Sisera

Barak's refusal to go without Deborah and his rebuke — 'the Lord will sell Sisera into the hand of a woman.'

The Barak-Deborah exchange in Judges 4:8-10