KJV ORIGINAL
He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He asked for water, but she gave him milk instead; she brought out butter served in a fine bowl.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Jael showed generous hospitality to Sisera, giving him something better than what he requested and serving it elegantly.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Deborah's victory song celebrating Israel's defeat of the Canaanite army. It refers to the moment when the enemy commander Sisera fled to Jael's tent, where she initially showed him hospitality before ultimately killing him to deliver Israel. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, offering milk and butter instead of water was a sign of exceptional hospitality and honor.
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